PHX Reporter

Senator Ruben Gallego, a prominent political figure, has recently expressed his views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. His statements cover topics ranging from rural development in Arizona to national security and border policy.

On March 24, 2025, Senator Gallego addressed the potential closure of the Yuma Rural Development Office by Elon Musk. He emphasized the office's importance in assisting rural Arizonans with access to crucial programs such as affordable housing and infrastructure funding. In his tweet, he stated: "Elon Musk is trying to shut down the Yuma Rural Development Office. This office helps rural Arizonans access essential programs like affordable housing and infrastructure funding. I’m urging the USDA to keep it open. Rural Arizona isn’t for sale."

On March 25, 2025, Gallego criticized the current Administration's handling of national security secrets. He described them as inexperienced and suggested that their actions have compromised national safety: "Today proved this Administration cannot handle national security secrets. They're amateurs, and our country is less safe because of them."

Later on the same day, Senator Gallego voiced his stance on border security policies. He advocated for targeting criminal activities rather than families who have long resided in the country. He argued for a humane approach to border security: "We should be going after cartels, traffickers, and criminals—not hardworking families who’ve been here for decades. We can have border security without cruelty."