U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski representing Illinois' 13th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski representing Illinois' 13th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 13th district, has shared several updates on her recent activities and viewpoints through social media. Budzinski, who succeeded Rodney Davis in 2023, has been actively engaging with various issues impacting her constituents.
On March 19, 2025, Rep. Budzinski expressed her stance on tariffs via a tweet. She stated that "Tariffs on foreign steel can protect workers and American manufacturing from bad actors like China." She emphasized the need for a "thoughtful and targeted" approach to tariffs and expressed readiness to collaborate with President Trump to enhance American competitiveness.
Later that day, she tweeted about hosting a roundtable discussion with Governor J.B. Pritzker and local agricultural leaders. In her post dated March 19, 2025, she highlighted the discussions concerning "the real, local impacts of funding freezes, grant rescissions, layoffs" imposed by the Trump Administration. Budzinski affirmed her commitment to supporting Illinois farmers.
The following day on March 20, 2025, Rep. Budzinski announced that her team would be conducting traveling office hours across various locations including Carlinville, Virden, Monticello, and Staunton. Her tweet mentioned that "they’ll be ready to answer all your constituent services questions," indicating an effort to maintain accessibility and support for her constituents.
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