U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar posted a series of statements on September 30, 2025, criticizing Republican lawmakers for their absence from Washington, D.C., and highlighting concerns over healthcare policy and legislative priorities.
In her first post at 16:19 UTC, Escobar wrote, “.@HouseDemocrats are here in DC ready to work. Republicans are at home.”
Later that day at 18:09 UTC, she outlined Democratic objectives if Republicans sought assistance, stating, “If Republicans want help, Dems want to:
1. Help the 15 million Americans who’ll be kicked off healthcare because of their “Beautiful Bill”
2. Prevent premiums from skyrocketing by extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
3. Force Trump to follow the law when it comes to funding”
In another post at the same time, Escobar added further criticism regarding recent policy decisions: “Republicans created a healthcare crisis with massive Medicaid cuts to fund tax breaks for millionaires, and the President has ignored the law by cutting Congressionally funded programs and firing employees.
Meanwhile, there is another healthcare crisis: expiration of Obamacare”
Veronica Escobar has represented her district since winning her first general election in 2018 against Rick Seeberger with 68.5% of the vote. She continued her electoral success by defeating Irene Armendariz-Jackson in subsequent elections—winning in 2020 with 64.7%, in 2022 with 63.5%, and again in 2024 with 59.5%.
