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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois' 8th district since 2017, shared his views on recent political developments through a series of tweets. Krishnamoorthi, who succeeded Tammy Duckworth in Congress and holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard University, commented on topics ranging from international trade policies to domestic humanitarian efforts.

On February 3, 2025, Congressman Krishnamoorthi criticized President Trump's trade policies. He stated that "Between this move and his pointless tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump seems to be more concerned about whether he can buy Greenland than whether Americans can afford to buy groceries." The tweet was posted at 14:09 UTC.

Later the same day, at 21:37 UTC, Krishnamoorthi expressed concerns over what he described as an "undemocratic attempt" affecting a congressionally authorized agency. He warned that such actions could "weaken American influence abroad," undermine humanitarian efforts, and enable adversaries like the CCP to gain strategic advantages.

In another post made at 23:05 UTC, Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted his participation in Black History Month activities. He mentioned addressing Quinn Chapel AME in Chicago, which is recognized as the oldest African American congregation in the city.