PHX Reporter

Senator Ruben Gallego, a prominent political figure, recently took to social media to address several pressing issues affecting Arizona residents. Through a series of tweets, he highlighted concerns regarding Social Security repayment demands, the dismantling of the Department of Education, and Medicaid access.

On March 20, 2025, Senator Gallego expressed his concern over the plight of Arizona seniors who are being compelled to repay their Social Security benefits due to longstanding bureaucratic errors. He described this situation as unfair and attributed additional blame to systemic disruptions caused by Elon Musk. In response, he announced his introduction of legislation aimed at protecting 1.4 million Arizonans reliant on Social Security. "Today I heard from Arizona seniors who are being forced to repay their Social Security because of decades-old bureaucratic errors. It’s unfair. That’s on top of Elon Musk breaking the system! That’s why I introduced legislation to make sure 1.4 million Arizonans on Social"

Later that day, Gallego criticized former President Donald Trump for ordering the dismantling of the Department of Education. He argued that this move would result in reduced resources for teachers and fewer opportunities for children while benefiting Trump's billionaire associates financially. "Donald Trump just gave the order to dismantle the Department of Education. He wants fewer resources for teachers and fewer opportunities for our kids—just so his billionaire friends can get richer."

On March 21, 2025, Gallego shifted focus to Medicaid access in Arizona, emphasizing that it transcends political divisions. During his statewide meetings with residents from Douglas to Scottsdale, he encountered widespread concern about potential loss of care due to impending cuts. He commended organizations advocating against these reductions in Medicaid services."Medicaid access in Arizona isn’t a left issue or right issue...I’ve been across the state this week meeting with Arizonans—from Douglas to Scottsdale—who are worried about losing care...I applaud these organizations for speaking out against the impending Medicaid cuts in the"