PHX Reporter

Ruben Gallego, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Arizona’s 3rd district since 2015, expressed his condolences and shared updates on various issues through a series of tweets on February 19, 2025.

In a tweet posted at 19:33 UTC, Gallego addressed a tragic incident that occurred earlier in the day. "Deeply saddened to hear about the mid-air collision at Marana Regional Airport this morning. My thoughts are with the victims' families. We are grateful to the first responders who answered the call."

Later, at 21:35 UTC, Gallego commented on employment concerns related to Nikola Corporation in Arizona. He emphasized his commitment to supporting local employment and business development in collaboration with Coolidge and Pinal County. "Over 800 people are employed by Nikola in Arizona. Any move forward by the company must do right by these families. I’m committed to working with Coolidge and Pinal County to bring new business and keep Arizona at the forefront of EV manufacturing."

At 22:03 UTC, Gallego made a statement regarding Kash Patel, implying connections with an international entity rather than domestic agencies. "If any 3 letters go with Kash Patel they’re definitely CCP not FBI"