Nikki Budzinski U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Nikki Budzinski U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 13th district, has voiced her concerns on several policy issues through a series of tweets. Elected in 2023, Budzinski replaced former U.S. Congress member Rodney Davis and continues to engage with constituents on pressing matters.
On March 4, 2025, Rep. Budzinski criticized former President Donald Trump's tariff policies in a tweet: "Donald Trump's reckless approach to tariffs will not protect American jobs – it will hurt American farmers. China and Canada are major importers of U.S. agricultural products and this trade war unleashed by the president is a disaster for Illinois growers and producers."
Later that day, she addressed potential cuts to special education services: "7.5 million students with disabilities will lose access to special education services funded by the federal government if Trump guts the U.S. Department of Education. I’m proud to stand with @AFTunion on the side of protecting our students, educators and public schools!"
In another tweet posted on March 4, 2025, Budzinski highlighted an event involving Lisa Quandt: "Tonight, Lisa Quandt – a special education teacher from Belleville – will be in the audience as President Trump delivers a joint address to Congress. Lisa knows firsthand how much her students will suffer if Trump follows through on his plan to slash funding for special…"
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