North Cook News

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who has been serving Illinois' 8th district since 2017, shared a series of tweets on January 22, 2025, expressing his views on several pressing issues. The Congressman addressed topics ranging from constitutional rights to international relations and domestic social concerns.

On January 22, 2025, Krishnamoorthi criticized former President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. He stated that "If you are born on American soil, then you are an American citizen. President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is not only ridiculous, but it also violates the 14th Amendment to the Constitution."

Later the same day, at 17:19 UTC, Krishnamoorthi expressed his disapproval of Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). He remarked that "In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing America should be doing is withdrawing from the @WHO. President Trump’s decision undermines our standing in the world, risks future pandemics, and yields influence to the Chinese Communist Party."

At 23:20 UTC on January 22nd, Krishnamoorthi voiced concern over the Ku Klux Klan's activities in 2025. He called for unity against hate speech by stating that "It’s deeply concerning the Ku Klux Klan feels emboldened enough to operate in the open this much in 2025. Everyone should come together to condone this type of hateful, disgusting rhetoric."