Veronica Escobar, the U.S. Congress representative for Texas’ 16th district, voiced concerns regarding the Trump administration’s approach to immigration in a series of tweets on April 9, 2025. Escobar has been serving in Congress since 2019 after previously working on the El Paso County Commission.
In a tweet posted on April 9, 2025, Escobar questioned, “Why would you if that once-confidential information is going to be used against you?” and criticized the Trump administration for targeting immigrants. She remarked on the perceived lack of economic or moral sense in these actions.
Continuing her critique on the same day, Escobar stated, “But what this Trump administration will do instead is create an incentive for undocumented immigrants to no longer report their income and pay taxes.” She highlighted the potential consequences of such policies, pointing to “a significant loss of revenue.”
Later that day, Escobar made a separate comment on a rapid event cycle, suggesting its unprecedented nature. She tweeted, “Went through the full cycle in less than a week! Nobody has ever heard of it. Gotta be a record.” Alongside her statement, she included links to related content.
