U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz representing California's 25th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz representing California's 25th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., representing California's 25th district, has recently expressed his concerns through a series of tweets regarding decisions affecting veterans and Medicaid. Serving in Congress since 2013, Ruiz is vocal about issues impacting his constituents.
On March 5, 2025, Congressman Ruiz criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs' plan to terminate over 80,000 employees, including 20,000 veterans. He addressed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins directly, seeking an explanation on how this action would improve health and benefits for veterans. "The @DeptVetAffairs plans to fire more than 80,000 employees..."
Continuing his critique on March 6, 2025, Ruiz highlighted the potential negative impacts of these layoffs. He warned that the decision could lead to delays in processing veterans' burn pits and disability claims and exacerbate the backlog of claims and appeals. "One last thing before I board my flight: @SecVetAffairs Doug Collin’s decision..."
On March 7, 2025, Congressman Ruiz shifted focus to Medicaid cuts proposed by President Trump and House Republicans. He shared stories from his constituents to illustrate how these cuts could harm hardworking Americans while suggesting that such measures are aimed at distributing billions elsewhere. "President Trump and House Republicans must hear loud and clear about the consequences..."
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