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Nanette D. Barragán, currently representing California's 44th district in the U.S. Congress, took to social media to express her views on significant matters on March 27, 2025. Barragán, known for her advocacy in healthcare and equality, addressed issues related to health funding cuts and the capabilities of female pilots.

In one of her posts, she criticized the move by prominent figures and politicians to reduce health care funding. "Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr’s 'Make America Sick Again' agenda now includes cutting off $12 billion in health care funding. Trump Admin and Republicans in Congress are stealing $ meant for Americans who are suffering from addiction and illness — so they can give big tax breaks to" she tweeted on March 27, 2025, at 14:32:13 UTC.

Later that day, Barragán emphasized the qualification standards for pilots regardless of gender or background. She emphasized equal standards for pilots in her post, stating, "If you’re a good pilot, you’re a good pilot. Your sex, race, or religion has nothing to do with it. Thousands of American women pilots meet the same rigorous standards, go through the same intensive training, and show the same level of skill and dedication as our male pilots." The post was made on March 27, 2025, at 20:39:10 UTC.

Moreover, Barragán reiterated her stance with a similar post about pilot qualifications, underscoring competence over identity factors. She declared, "If you’re a good pilot, you’re a good pilot. Your sex, race, or religion has nothing to do with it. Thousands of American women pilots meet the same rigorous standards, go through the same intensive training, and show the same level of skill and dedication as our male pilots." This message was shared on March 27, 2025, at 21:56:24 UTC.