Juan Vargas U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Juan Vargas U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Juan Vargas, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 52nd district, has expressed strong opinions through a series of tweets addressing various political issues and figures. Vargas, who has been in Congress since 2013 after replacing Bob Filner, has also served in the California State Assembly and Senate. He is a graduate of the University of San Diego and Harvard University.
On February 8, 2025, Rep. Vargas tweeted about bipartisan support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He stated: "Here are the FACTS: 81% of voters, both Republicans and Democrats, support the CFPB and want the agency to continue its work. Even so, Trump has moved to freeze the CFPB to take money out of YOUR pocket to line those of his billionaire friends." Vargas criticized former President Trump's actions regarding the agency.
In another tweet on February 9, 2025, Rep. Vargas addressed President Trump's stance on federal agencies. He asserted: "The law is clear: President Trump doesn't have the authority to eliminate the Department of Education. Yet he’s determined to ignore Congress at every turn." This statement highlights his concerns over executive power limits.
Later that day, Vargas issued a brief but pointed remark about Elon Musk, calling him "Elon Musk, Corrupter-in-Chief." This suggests a critical view of Musk's influence or actions.