Robert Garcia U.S. House of Representatives from California's 42nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Robert Garcia U.S. House of Representatives from California's 42nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Robert Garcia, representing California's 42nd district since 2023, has been vocal on social media regarding various issues affecting his constituents. Born in Lima, Peru, and a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Garcia has expressed concerns over educational policies and economic priorities.
On March 20, 2025, Garcia shared his frustration over actions by former President Donald Trump that he believes will negatively impact students and families in America. He stated: "As a long-time educator and teacher, I’m furious at these actions by Donald Trump that will hurt America’s students and families."
The following day, March 21, 2025, Garcia highlighted the importance of federal support for schools. He praised the efforts of Park Avenue Elementary in Cudahy's community: "Our schools need federal support and funding, and I’m grateful to the teachers, staff, and parents of Park Avenue Elementary in Cudahy who understand this and are uplifting their students. I’m very grateful to have spent time with these students and I promised to fight for them."
On March 22, 2025, Garcia addressed economic issues via social media. He emphasized the need for truth in media coverage and prioritized reducing living costs over tax cuts for wealthy individuals: "All Americans, including those who watch @FoxNews, need to hear the truth: We need to focus on lowering prices and the cost of housing, not tax cuts for billionaires and Elon Musk."