Ritchie Torres, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 15th district, recently shared his views on several pressing issues via social media. Serving since 2021, Torres has been vocal about education funding, privacy standards for companies handling sensitive data, and the current economic climate.
On March 25, 2025, Torres expressed concern over former President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut Title I funding. He stated that this plan “will lead to the mass firing of 300,000 teachers, including 22,458 teachers in NYS and 4,344 teachers in NY-15 in the Bronx.” Torres emphasized the importance of opposing such defunding efforts.
Later that day, he addressed privacy concerns regarding companies like 23andMe. In his post at 21:56 UTC, he argued that these companies “must be held to the highest standards of privacy and transparency.” Highlighting the risks posed by artificial intelligence and cyber warfare, he advocated for stronger safeguards to protect American citizens’ control over their personal information.
On March 26, 2025, Torres commented on economic indicators through a post at 14:36 UTC. He noted that “consumer confidence is DOWN,” “business confidence is DOWN,” and remarked on Donald Trump being “DOWN” on his ability to prevent a recession.
