Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., currently representing California’s 25th district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed several issues on his official Twitter account, ranging from Supreme Court decisions to local veterans’ events and international safety concerns.
On February 20, 2026, Ruiz commented on a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding executive power over tariffs: “I’m glad SCOTUS agrees that Trump does not have the power to impose blanket tariffs using ’emergency powers’. The constitution is clear, the power of the purse has always and will always belong to Congress. Now the hard work begins on reversing these harmful tariffs that have https://t.co/aIcm3q3880”.
Later that day, he posted about his participation in a community event: “It’s always a pleasure to see my friends at another Annual Veterans Expo in Beaumont! I will continue to fight for veterans. It is my honor to serve you. https://t.co/X4cwleqS0j” (February 20, 2026).
On February 23, 2026, Ruiz shared an update regarding ongoing developments in Mexico: “I’m closely monitoring the situation in Jalisco, Mexico. If you’re a Californian in the area and need assistance, please contact my office and sign up for the State Dept’s STEP program: https://t.co/lL2TL7WTny https://t.co/CSbltL3Crj”.
Raul Ruiz has represented California’s 25th District since 2013 after succeeding Mary Bono. Born in Zacatecas City, Mexico in 1972 and currently residing in Indio, Ruiz earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA before completing further studies at Harvard University.
