U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for Arizona 3 | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for Arizona 3 | Official U.S. House headshot
Ruben Gallego, a U.S. Congressman representing Arizona's 3rd district, shared his views on social media regarding policies affecting veterans and seniors. His comments have sparked discussions about the implications of proposed changes to government programs.
On March 8, 2025, Gallego criticized former President Donald Trump's proposal to dismiss a significant number of Veterans Affairs employees. "Trump wants to FIRE 80,000 VA employees so he can give millionaires and billionaires about $70,000 off their taxes." He further emphasized that the plan would result in firing essential personnel like nurses and caseworkers who provide care for veterans.
The following day, on March 9, 2025, Gallego addressed concerns related to Social Security and its impact on seniors in Arizona. He noted that many senior citizens live on fixed incomes and are adversely affected by errors made by the government. "Many AZ senior are on a fixed income. When they’re told they have to pay back Social Security for a mistake that wasn’t their fault, it's confusing and scary." Gallego highlighted the need for reform in how these issues are handled to prevent undue hardship.
A subsequent tweet from the same date contained only a link without additional commentary or context from Gallego himself: https://t.co/nouEbVJySd
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