Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., representing California’s 25th District, took to social media on May 14, 2025, to express his stance on current legislative issues. A series of tweets reflect his opinions and actions regarding a reconciliation bill and the ongoing fight for health care.
On May 14, at 02:04:20 UTC, Congressman Ruiz addressed claims made by Republicans about a reconciliation bill intended to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. He expressed skepticism towards these claims in a direct manner. Ruiz stated that both he and Representative Jeffries are “calling bullshit” on the matter. “Republicans are claiming that this reconciliation bill will cut waste, fraud, and abuse. @repjeffries and I are calling bullshit.”
Later that day at 02:22:12 UTC, Ruiz shared a brief yet poignant message underscoring the importance of family in political discourse. His tweet simply read “Family first!”, tagging several related accounts including Energy Commerce and Rep Jeffries.
In another post from May 14 at 04:33:36 UTC, Congressman Ruiz emphasized his commitment to healthcare advocacy despite the challenges faced during late-night sessions. He tweeted about standing strong alongside others in pushing back against opposition to health care reforms. The message was one of perseverance and dedication as he mentioned being tired but continuing the fight for health care access. “It’s late. We’re tired. But we’re still here – standing strong, pushing back, and fighting like hell for your health care.”
Raul Ruiz has been serving in Congress since replacing Mary Bono in 2013 and is known for his focus on healthcare issues among other legislative priorities. Born in Zacatecas City, Mexico in 1972 and currently residing in Indio, California, he holds degrees from UCLA and Harvard University.
