Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 44th district since 2017, recently took to social media to express her views on several political issues. Barragán, who has been active in politics since replacing Janice Hahn, voiced her opinions on Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent press conference in Los Angeles and other matters affecting her constituents.
On June 20, 2025, Barragán addressed what she perceived as misinformation from Vice President J.D. Vance during his press conference in Los Angeles. She stated: “Let’s set the record straight on J.D. Vance’s press conference in Los Angeles: Vice President Vance just stood at a podium and lied — again.” She criticized Vance for claiming that the situation in Los Angeles was out of control and necessitated intervention by the National Guard, countering that local law enforcement was managing the situation.
The following day, on June 21, 2025, Barragán continued her critique of Vice President Vance’s visit to Los Angeles. In a tweet posted early that morning, she questioned his actions and statements during the brief press conference: “Conspiracy? What are you talking about!!?? You sound ridiculous. You came to LA for a few hours, lied your way through a 12 minute ‘press conference’, didn’t allow local media to question you, and called our senior U.S. Senator the wrong name.”
Later that day, Barragán shared insights from a meeting with her Women’s Advisory Council regarding recent legislative measures and immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration. She tweeted: “Met with my Women’s Advisory Council to discuss the harmful impact Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill will have on our communities and his administration’s ICE raids that are spreading fear in #CA44 and throughout Southern California.” The congresswoman emphasized the concerns raised by women leaders about these policies’ effects on their communities.
Nanette Barragán continues to be an influential voice for her district in Southern California. Born in Los Angeles in 1976 and educated at UCLA and USC, she remains deeply connected to her roots while advocating for change at the national level.
