North Cook News

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois’ 8th district since 2017, recently expressed his concerns through a series of tweets on various issues impacting the American public. With a background that includes degrees from Princeton University and Harvard University, Krishnamoorthi's statements touch on critical topics such as postal service privatization, avian flu impacts, and international trade.

On March 10, 2025, Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted potential consequences of USPS privatization. He stated that "If the USPS were to be privatized, more than 50 million households would have no guaranteed access for delivery of mail, bills, and prescriptions." In his article for the Chicago Tribune, he argued against this plan.

The following day on March 11, 2025, he criticized President Trump's handling of avian flu in another tweet. He noted that "President Trump’s failure to tackle bird flu has made breakfast more expensive for Americans." He emphasized his commitment to holding the administration accountable until egg prices are reduced.

Later on March 11, Krishnamoorthi addressed economic risks associated with trade policies. He remarked that "President Trump is risking a recession that will cost the American people jobs by launching a trade war through blanket tariffs." The congressman warned about rising prices due to tariffs involving countries like Mexico and China.