Redwood Empire News

Rep. Jared Huffman, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 2nd district, shared a series of tweets on December 9, 2024, expressing gratitude for support from colleagues and discussing his leadership roles and objectives. Huffman, who has been in Congress since 2013 after succeeding Lynn Woolsey, conveyed his intentions to address key issues such as Trump's Project 2025 and the importance of unity among progressives.

In a tweet posted at 20:39 UTC on December 9, Huffman expressed appreciation for his colleagues' support as he aims to lead the Natural Resources Committee. He emphasized the need to "hit the ground running" in opposition to Trump's Project 2025, acknowledging that "frontliners know exactly what it takes to get the job done." The full text can be found here.

Later that day at 21:28 UTC, Huffman highlighted the necessity for progressive unity in anticipation of "the impending storm of a second Trump administration." He noted that the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) would serve as a critical defense against what he described as Trump's "extreme Project 2025 agenda," while also advocating policies beneficial to working people. The complete tweet is available here.

In another tweet at the same time on December 9, Huffman expressed his honor at having "the trust and confidence" of his CPC colleagues in maintaining his leadership role within their dynamic team. He reiterated their collective commitment to defending progressive values and priorities. This message can be accessed here.