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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 8th district since 2017, recently shared his thoughts on several significant topics through a series of tweets. Born in New Delhi, India, and currently residing in Schaumburg, Krishnamoorthi has an educational background from Princeton University and Harvard University.

On January 21, 2025, Congressman Krishnamoorthi reflected on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., expressing gratitude for the opportunity to commemorate his contributions alongside Southland Ministers Heath Network. He stated: "It was an honor and a privilege to celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with Southland Ministers Heath Network yesterday."

Later that day, he addressed the events of January 6, 2021, emphasizing accountability for those involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. In his tweet at 21:24 UTC, he remarked: "Those who stormed the U.S. Capitol and violently attacked Capitol Police Officers on January 6, 2021 should receive justice, not pardons and tributes from President Trump."

In another tweet posted at 23:16 UTC on the same day, Congressman Krishnamoorthi paid tribute to Cecile Richards for her advocacy work in women's rights and reproductive health care during her tenure at Planned Parenthood. He expressed condolences by stating: "Cecile Richards was a champion for women’s rights and reproductive health care and used her position at Planned Parenthood to fight efforts to roll back basic freedoms. My thoughts go out to her family, friends, and the many whom she helped."