Sangamon Sun

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 13th district, has been active on social media discussing key issues affecting her constituents and broader national policies. Her recent tweets address various topics including executive actions, tariffs, and education.

On March 22, 2025, Rep. Budzinski expressed her desire to engage with constituents by inviting them to share their experiences regarding the administration’s executive actions. She posted: "I want to hear from you! Visit my website to share your story of how you've been impacted by this administration’s executive actions."

A day later, on March 23, 2025, she commented on trade policy and its implications for domestic manufacturing and consumer prices. She tweeted: "When used as a scalpel, tariffs protect domestic manufacturing. When used as a chainsaw, they lead to skyrocketing prices. I led a letter urging President Trump to be more targeted in his approach to steel tariffs so he can support American industry AND working families."

Continuing her engagement with educational policy debates on March 24, 2025, Rep. Budzinski criticized Republican colleagues over proposals concerning the Department of Education. She stated: "If my Republican colleagues are so supportive of shutting down the Department of Education, they should bring the measure to the House floor. I will never vote to take away critical education programs that our children rely on."