Rep. Mike Levin addresses pardons, war prediction markets, and ACA tax credits in new posts

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, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 49th district since 2019, has recently posted a series of statements on his official Twitter account addressing national policy issues and legislative actions.

On March 16, 2026, Levin criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent pardons related to the January 6th attack, stating: “On Day One of his second term, Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th attack, releasing violent offenders back into our communities. This is a direct consequence of that decision. When you pardon and excuse violence, don’t be surprised when the https://t.co/X3zl26YvKe”.

Later that day, Levin addressed concerns about financial speculation on global conflicts and mortality. He wrote: “People are betting on war. People are betting on death. And some of them are making millions. That’s why I introduced the DEATH BETS Act with @SenAdamSchiff to make it illegal for prediction markets to list contracts on war, terrorism, assassination, or death.”

On March 17, 2026, Levin commented on healthcare policy decisions by Congressional Republicans regarding Affordable Care Act tax credits: “Washington Republicans made a conscious decision to let the ACA tax credits expire, and millions of Americans are paying the price every single month. These are real people — people like Dawn, a recently retired woman living on a fixed pension who manages both diabetes and https://t.co/gH0ph06M6R”.

Levin’s remarks come as he continues his tenure in Congress following his election in 2018 after replacing Darrell Issa. Born in Inglewood in 1978 and now residing in San Juan Capistrano, Levin holds degrees from Stanford University (BA) and Duke University (JD).



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