Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari comments on Hanukkah, Ghislaine Maxwell case, airport worker layoffs

Yassamin Ansari, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District
Yassamin Ansari, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District
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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari posted a series of messages on December 21, 2025, addressing topics ranging from holiday celebrations to workplace issues and the treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell.

In a message about Hanukkah, Ansari stated on December 21: “This holiday is about resilience, community, and choosing light, even when it’s hard. Grateful to my friend Heather for including me in tonight’s celebration. Happy Hanukkah “

Later that day, she addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell and former President Donald Trump. On December 21 she wrote: “Ghislaine Maxwell is a monster who spent years recruiting and grooming hundreds of girls for Epstein & his rich and powerful friends to rape. Why is Trump giving her preferential treatment? Why is Chairman Comer not bringing her in to testify before the Oversight Committee?”

In another post concerning local labor issues at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ansari criticized both management and ownership regarding layoffs affecting food service workers during the holidays. She wrote on December 21: “This is unacceptable. Because of inaction by @GATAGSTeam, owned by Atlantic Street Capital, former Sky Chefs drivers, cooks, commissary, and food service workers are out of work this holiday season. At the same time, @PHXSkyHarbor is entering its busiest travel period with fewer”

Yassamin Ansari won her seat in Congress after defeating Jeff Zink in the 2024 general election with approximately 70.9% of the vote.



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