Jim Himes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@jahimes) 's Twitter Profile
Jim Himes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

@jahimes

Connecticut Congressman. Reader. Runner. Swimmer. Apiarist. And I make maple syrup. And mead.

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Rick J. Caruso (@rickcarusola) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is no emergency, widespread threat, or out of control violence in Los Angeles. And absolutely no danger that justifies deployment of the National Guard, military, or other federal force to the streets of this or any other Southern California City. Local law enforcement is

Adam Schiff (@senadamschiff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Los Angeles โ€” violence is never the answer. Assaulting law enforcement is never ok. Indeed, doing so plays directly into the hands of those who seek to antagonize and weaponize the situation for their own gain. Donโ€™t let them succeed.

David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Barack Obama deported far more illegal immigrants than Trump, targeting those w/criminal records & the newly arrived. It was done carefully, responsibly & lawfully. What we're seeing in LA is calculated to provoke & escalate. It's a made-for TV reality show, produced by Donald

Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Nobodyโ€™s going to spit on our police officers," says Trump, who four months ago pardoned people who beat police officers with pipes, flagpoles, baseball bats and 2-by-4s at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jim Himes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@jahimes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Marine Corps is the most lethal fighting force on the planet. They are trained in killing and destruction, not law enforcement. Their presence in LA is unnecessary and escalatory. Trump is looking for a bloody fight and seems determined to fan the flames til he gets it.

David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) 's Twitter Profile Photo

They weren't eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH. Aurora CO was not under siege. The "caravans" magically ceased the moment the polls closed in '18. And LA isn't even remotely in danger of "burning to the ground." This is his go-to parlor trick, folks, to divide and

Alex Martinez Garcia (@alexandramg28) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to Richard Blumenthal & Jim Himes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ for joining us today in communicating to legislators that the endowment tax increases & changes to Pell Grant & student loan programs cannot stand; American higher education must remain globally competitive & financially accessible to all.

Jim Himes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@jahimes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Iโ€™m reflecting on the billions of dollars that Amtrak got in BIL and ARPA funding as my train inches north towards Baltimore at about 5 mph. I canโ€™t remember the last time I was on an Amtrak train that was on time. Time for some congressional oversight. What say you U.S. Department of Transportation

Rep. Joe Courtney (@repjoecourtney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Law enforcement officers safeguarded our republic on January 6th, 2021. President Trump may have pardoned the violent criminals who attacked these brave officers, but we must never forget the truth, the facts, the history of what happened on that day. The plaque honors all the

Law enforcement officers safeguarded our republic on January 6th, 2021. President Trump may have pardoned the violent criminals who attacked these brave officers, but we must never forget the truth, the facts, the history of what happened on that day. The plaque honors all the
David Frum (@davidfrum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

and golf courses of course. There must be no immigration enforcement at America's strategically vital golf course industry.

Ruben Gallego (@rubengallego) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having seen some of the worst fighting of the Iraq War, I know the devastating toll of rushing into a conflict. I came back from Iraq angry at our government for sending us out to an illegal war. We must learn from our mistakes: no president should unilaterally deploy troops to

Rory Stewart (@rorystewartuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

โ€œWe cannot in the world, any more than in our own nation, subscribe to one law for the weak another for the strong; one law for those opposing us, another for those allied with us.โ€ President Eisenhower

โ€œWe cannot in the world, any more than in our own nation, subscribe to one law for the weak another for the strong; one law for those opposing us, another for those allied with us.โ€ 

President Eisenhower