Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois' 8th district, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues via social media. The congressman, who has been serving since 2017 after succeeding Tammy Duckworth, addressed topics ranging from educational policy to economic measures and societal concerns.
On November 18, 2024, Congressman Krishnamoorthi expressed strong opposition to the idea of closing the Department of Education. He stated that such an action "would be a disaster for American children." The full statement can be accessed here.
Later the same day, he commented on potential economic policies under consideration by the incoming Trump administration. Krishnamoorthi warned against "across-the-board tariffs" that could negatively impact exporters such as farmers in Illinois. He referenced historical precedent by noting that similar tariffs were established in 1930 and exacerbated the Great Depression. His complete remarks are available here.
On November 19, 2024, Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemned recent actions by Neo-Nazis in Ohio. He described their march as "sickening" and a "blatant display of racism and antisemitism," emphasizing that "Nazis have no place in America" and urging all to disavow hate and bigotry. His statement can be read here.
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