Adriano Espaillat, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 13th district, shared a series of updates on June 11, 2025, via social media platform X. His posts covered various topics, including an invitation to engage with his audience, reflections on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and a legislative initiative honoring a former congressman.
On the morning of June 11, Espaillat invited his followers to “Tune in this morning and call in with your questions!” This post suggests that he was participating in an event or broadcast where constituents could directly engage with him.
Later that day, at 15:04 UTC, Espaillat reflected on the impact of DACA over the past thirteen years. He stated that “For 13 years, #DACA has transformed lives, communities, and our country.” He emphasized the importance of permanent legislative protections for DACA recipients and Dreamers by saying it “benefits us all by ensuring our cities, neighborhoods, and homes can be stable and whole.”
In another update posted at 15:31 UTC on June 11th, Espaillat announced his collaboration with colleagues from both the House and Senate to introduce a resolution honoring Congressman Charles B. Rangel. He noted that this was happening “Today, on what would have been his birthday,” emphasizing Rangel’s lifetime of service and enduring legacy.
Adriano Espaillat has served in Congress since 2017 after replacing Charles Rangel. Prior to this role, he held positions in both the New York State Assembly and Senate. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954 and now residing in Manhattan, Espaillat holds a degree from Queens College.
