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Veronica Escobar questions tariff policies and VA workforce changes

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Veronica Escobar U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Veronica Escobar U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Veronica Escobar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Texas' 16th district, has been active on social media discussing various political issues. Her recent tweets touch on topics ranging from policy announcements to critiques of government actions.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Veronica Escobar shared a link to her full release with her followers, encouraging them to "read my full release here ".

Later that day, she questioned the consistency of tariff policies by addressing a discrepancy between public statements and actions taken by the administration. She tweeted: "Last night you literally said the automakers were all excited about your tariffs, yet you just granted them a one month delay on those very same tariffs?".

In another tweet posted on March 5, 2025, Rep. Escobar highlighted concerns regarding job additions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She stated: "Many of these jobs were added to expand the VA's workforce to help veterans access their benefits through the monumental PACT Act." She emphasized that without these jobs, veterans exposed to toxins during service might face challenges in receiving necessary care.

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