Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, has recently shared his views on social media regarding significant legislative issues and political developments. His posts provide insight into his stance on key policies and recognition of colleagues’ achievements.
On July 3, 2025, Espaillat expressed his opposition to what he referred to as “Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.” He stated that “Anyone who votes FOR Trump’s Big Ugly Bill is voting FOR: 17 million people losing access to healthcare, 5 million people will lose access to food stamps, $4 trillion added to the national debt.” This tweet highlights his concerns about the potential impact of the proposed legislation on healthcare access and fiscal responsibility.
Later that day, at 18:02 UTC, Espaillat reiterated his position in Spanish. He wrote that “Todo el que vote A FAVOR del Proyecto de Ley Grande y Feo de Trump está votando A FAVOR de: 17 millones de personas perderán el acceso a la atención médica, 5 millones de personas perderán el acceso a cupones de alimentos, $4 billones (trillones en el sistema numérico inglés).” This bilingual communication underscores his effort to reach a broader audience within his constituency.
In another post at 18:08 UTC on the same day, Espaillat congratulated fellow Congressman Hakeem Jeffries for an unspecified achievement. He tweeted “Congratulations on making history in this fight for the American people @RepJeffries.” This message reflects camaraderie and support among congressional colleagues.
Adriano Espaillat has been serving in Congress since replacing Charles Rangel in 2017. Before this role, he was part of the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010 and served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2016. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954, he now resides in Manhattan.
