El Paso Standard

Veronica Escobar, a U.S. Representative for Texas' 16th District, expressed her concerns through a series of tweets about Republican policies, the potential impact of Donald Trump's political statements, and actions by fellow Congress member Mike Johnson. These tweets were released between March 31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, on Escobar's official Twitter account.

On March 31, 2025, Escobar criticized the Republican agenda in Washington, D.C., highlighting the party's priorities, which she claims include "eliminating caps on overdraft fees, rigging the judiciary system in their favor, and disenfranchising millions of women from voting." She further commented, "I'm sure Americans appreciate the GOP making life more expensive and difficult."

Later that day, in another tweet, Escobar addressed remarks made by former President Trump about a potential third term. She suggested these comments were a distraction from what she describes as ongoing issues with "SignalGate" and the looming recession due to "Trump economic policies." She concluded the post with a remark on capability, stating, "We can chew gum and walk at the same time."

On April 1, 2025, Escobar drew attention to Congressman Mike Johnson's actions, criticizing his opposition to a proxy voting bill for new parents. According to Escobar, Johnson cites the bill as "unconstitutional," yet she notes, "he himself has voted by proxy 39 times," and allowed another Republican to vote for a colleague who was "across the country to be on TV."