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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Concerns raised by Rep. Jared Huffman on religion, politics, and wildfires

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U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman Serving California's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman Serving California's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Jared Huffman, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 2nd district since 2013, has expressed his concerns on various national issues through a series of tweets. His posts reflect apprehensions about religious ceremonies in government spaces, political power dynamics, and environmental challenges.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Huffman voiced his unease regarding the integration of a religious ceremony within the Capitol and its association with extremist ideologies. He stated: "I have serious concerns about institutionalizing a religious ceremony in the heart of our secular Capitol and about its ties to extremists who advocate for laws to kill all gay people." He urged Speaker Johnson to address these concerns appropriately.

The following day, February 7, 2025, Rep. Huffman criticized former President Donald Trump for allegedly transferring presidential powers to Elon Musk. He commented: "Time nailed it. Donald Trump has turned over the presidency to unelected billionaire Elon Musk so he can steal from Americans." He further claimed that every House Republican supported this move.

Later on February 7, 2025, Rep. Huffman addressed the increasing severity of wildfires affecting communities and linked this issue to Trump's hiring freeze policy. He remarked: "Wildfires are ripping through our communities and only getting more severe." He warned that such policies could result in loss of lives.

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