North Coast California News

Rep. Mike Levin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 49th district, has expressed concerns about recent actions by House Republicans and President Trump regarding aid for wildfire victims in California. His series of tweets on January 23 and 24, 2025, address these issues and announce an upcoming event focused on Social Security.

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Levin tweeted: "House Republicans are using California as a punching bag. They are trying to tie politically-driven conditions to aid for wildfire victims. I won’t let that happen." He voiced his opposition to what he perceives as political interference in the provision of aid to those affected by wildfires.

Later that day, at 20:40 UTC, Levin invited constituents to participate in a telephone town hall via Twitter: "Join me tonight for my next telephone town hall. We’ll be joined by Max Richtman, a Social Security expert, to discuss the latest threats to your benefits." This event aims to inform the public about potential risks facing their Social Security benefits.

In another tweet posted on January 24, 2025, Rep. Levin criticized President Trump's approach towards aiding California wildfire victims: "President Trump’s desire to condition aid to California wildfire victims is unconscionable. The federal government has a responsibility to provide aid when people are in need, no strings attached." Levin emphasized the importance of unconditional federal assistance during times of crisis.