U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 15th district since 2021, has been vocal on social media regarding recent political and budgetary issues. His series of tweets address concerns about federal spending policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.
On February 11, 2025, Rep. Torres highlighted the story of RAIN, a service provider in the Bronx dedicated to assisting vulnerable Americans. He expressed concern over "how President Trump’s spending freeze threatens to deny life-saving home care to the elderly, the disabled, and the…"
The following day, February 12, 2025, he criticized House Republicans for their budgetary decisions with a tweet stating that "House Republicans are intent on making severe budget cuts on the backs of hardworking Americans."
Continuing his critique on February 13, 2025, Rep. Torres condemned proposed changes to Medicaid by asserting that "House Republicans' attack on Medicaid is an attack on working Americans."
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