Mark DeSaulnier U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mark DeSaulnier U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mark DeSaulnier, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 10th district since 2015, shared his thoughts on recent political developments and community celebrations through a series of tweets on March 14, 2025. A seasoned politician with experience in the California State Assembly and Senate, DeSaulnier expressed his positions regarding a partisan funding bill and extended greetings for the Festival of Colors.
In a tweet posted on March 14, 2025, at 20:57 UTC, DeSaulnier stated his opposition to the Republican-led funding bill. He articulated concerns that the legislation "would hurt veterans and seniors" while providing unchecked power to President Trump and Elon Musk to cut essential services like Social Security and Medicaid. He urged his Democratic colleagues in the Senate to join him in opposing this measure. The original post can be viewed here.
Later that evening, at 22:10 UTC, DeSaulnier took a moment to extend holiday greetings to those celebrating Holi both within California’s 10th district and globally. He wrote about joining community members in celebrating spring's arrival during this "Festival of Colors," wishing everyone involved a joyful celebration. This message is available here.
Finally, at 22:38 UTC on the same day, DeSaulnier expressed disappointment over legislative actions related to the spending bill but maintained pride in his vote against it. He appreciated fellow Californian Senators for their alignment with his stance against what he described as a "reckless spending bill." More details can be found here.
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