Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Adriano Espaillat, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 13th district, has taken to social media to address concerns affecting his community. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and residing in Manhattan, Espaillat has been active in U.S. politics since replacing Charles Rangel in 2017.
On January 29, 2025, Espaillat tweeted about the ongoing ICE raids impacting communities. He emphasized the importance of being prepared and knowing one's rights amidst these developments. Espaillat urged people to "Conozca sus derechos! ¡Comparta con sus amigos y familiares y pídales que ellos también los compartan!"
Later that day, at 20:03 UTC, he shared a link from NBC News with the message "Donald Trump is taking away federal jobs." This statement reflects concerns over policy changes attributed to former President Donald Trump.
At 20:32 UTC on the same day, Espaillat reiterated this concern in Spanish by stating "Donald Trump está eliminando puestos de trabajo federales.", again linking to an article by NBC News.
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