Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, has expressed concerns and political stances through a series of recent tweets. These messages cover topics related to the Department of Transportation’s budget and policies on birthright citizenship.
On May 15, 2025, Espaillat stated, “Yesterday, I pressed the Transportation Secretary on the Department of Transportation’s budget and called out the White House for neglecting critical investments in air traffic controller training, service upgrades, and the safety of the American people.” This tweet reflects his proactive approach in addressing what he perceives as deficiencies in governmental priorities concerning transportation safety and efficiency.
In a subsequent tweet posted later that day at 13:11 UTC, Espaillat reiterated his position in Spanish: “Ayer presioné al Secretario de Transporte sobre el presupuesto del Departamento de Transporte y critiqué a la Casa Blanca por descuidar inversiones crÃticas en la capacitación de los controladores de tráfico aéreo, las actualizaciones del servicio y la seguridad del pueblo.” This mirrors his earlier English statement and highlights his commitment to communicating with both English and Spanish-speaking constituents.
Later on May 15, at 15:06 UTC, Espaillat shared another tweet emphasizing unity within the Hispanic Caucus regarding immigration policy: “The @HispanicCaucus stands united to defend birthright citizenship!” This declaration aligns with ongoing discussions about citizenship rights within immigrant communities.
Espaillat has been serving in Congress since replacing Charles Rangel in 2017. His tenure follows years of experience in both the New York State Assembly and Senate. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, he now resides in Manhattan and is an alumnus of Queens College.
