PHX Reporter

Ruben Gallego, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 3rd district since 2015, recently addressed several pressing issues through his social media platform. Known for his advocacy on various matters affecting his constituents, Gallego shared his perspectives on reproductive rights and economic policies.

On January 22, 2025, Ruben Gallego expressed concerns over the state of reproductive rights in America. Reflecting on what would have been the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, he stated that "Today should have been 52 years of Roe v. Wade. Instead, women across America are forced to navigate a patchwork of abortion bans that endanger lives." He emphasized the ongoing struggle to restore Roe and protect reproductive rights by declaring "This fight is far from over. We cannot give up until we restore Roe and protect reproductive rights."

Later that day, at 18:00 UTC, Gallego turned his attention to economic disparities impacting seniors in Arizona. He criticized policies favoring wealthy individuals at the expense of seniors' access to affordable medication: "Putting billionaires before seniors means Arizonans pay the price. Seniors shouldn’t have to drive to Mexico for affordable meds while the ultra-wealthy get richer."

At 19:04 UTC on the same day, Gallego further critiqued the priorities of a new administration regarding healthcare costs and tax policies: "Day 3 and the new administration has made their priorities clear: Raise the cost of prescriptions drugs to afford another tax cut for billionaires." He noted this was not aligned with what Arizona seniors voted for or deserved.