Rep. Mike Levin addresses MLK Day event, federal spending proposal, and energy policy

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin representing California's 49th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Mike Levin representing California's 49th Congressional District
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Rep. Mike Levin, who represents California’s 49th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on January 20, 2026, addressing topics ranging from community events to government spending and energy costs.

In a tweet posted at 02:13 UTC, Levin wrote: “Today, I was honored to join North San Diego County NAACP at their annual Community Prayer Breakfast, where we gathered together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  

His vision for justice, equality, and unity was inspiring, and we must all strive to https://t.co/u8biz0qsyo”.

Later that day at 14:30 UTC, Levin commented on proposed federal spending: “$10 million to $125 million just to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War?

I wonder if Elon Musk would consider that wasteful spending, because I certainly do.

This is an ego-driven excuse to burn through taxpayer dollars.

Instead of wasting millions on a https://t.co/24KNjVYq9s“.

At 18:05 UTC on the same day, Levin addressed rising energy costs and former President Donald Trump’s policies: “Your energy bills are up because Donald Trump is determined to keep them that way.

He promised to cut energy costs by 50%, but here we are a year later, and they are up 13%, all because he’s dead set on dismantling America’s energy independence.

Families are paying more, https://t.co/HMTCA8emvC“.

Levin has represented California’s 49th District since replacing Darrell Issa in Congress in 2019. He was born in Inglewood in 1978 and currently resides in San Juan Capistrano. Levin holds degrees from Stanford University (BA) and Duke University (JD).



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