Mark DeSaulnier, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 10th district since 2015, addressed concerns regarding recent developments involving former President Trump and the ongoing crisis in Iran through a series of posts on April 8, 2026.
In his first post at 21:36 UTC, DeSaulnier expressed relief over the avoidance of violence in Iran and criticized Trump’s rhetoric. He wrote, “I am relieved that Trump did not carry out his plans for mass killings in Iran yesterday, but his unhinged threats only underscore the fact that he is not fit for our nation’s highest office. It is long overdue that we protect the American public and innocent lives across the”.
Later that evening at 21:58 UTC, DeSaulnier announced an upcoming virtual town hall focused on both the situation in Iran and Republican leadership. He posted, “I’ll be hosting a virtual town hall next week to discuss the ongoing crisis in Iran and total collapse in Republican leadership. Leave your questions for me in the comments and stay tuned to our social media for more information soon, including date and time.”
At 23:43 UTC, DeSaulnier shared feedback from constituents who had contacted his office regarding President Trump’s remarks. He stated, “Yesterday our team spoke with hundreds of you calling to express their deep concern and anger over President Trump’s egregious remarks. We pride ourselves on being a congressional office that answers the phone even when others do not. I recently spoke with constituents calling https://t.co/AzHq2QCE2r”.
DeSaulnier has been active in politics for decades; before serving in Congress since replacing George Miller in 2015, he was a member of the California State Assembly (2006-2008), served on the California Senate (2008-2015), and held a seat on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors from 1994 to 2006. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1952, DeSaulnier graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a BA in 1974 and currently resides in Concord.
