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Alex Padilla

Democrat

US Congress Twitter/X

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#112

X Rank

135,567

Benchmarker Score

260

Posts

63,895

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35,836

Comments

246

Avg Likes

138

Avg Comments

99,731

Total Engagement

384

Engagement Rate

21.4

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117,389 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

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We are in the fight OF our lives FOR our lives. https://t.co/y7YMkmKnLD

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I will be voting NO on Todd Blanche’s confirmation to be the next Attorney General. The American people deserve better. They deserve an Attorney General who will put the Constitution and rule of l...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Judicial Nominations Opposition Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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Are we even surprised? The Trump administration continues to display their staggering incompetence at the expense of American taxpayers.

Party Politics & Leadership Republican Party Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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America’s public lands belong to the American people, not Trump and his billionaire friends. Yesterday, Trump stripped protections from 3 million acres in Utah — the largest single rollback of pu...

Environment & Energy Conservation Drilling Tribal Affairs Fossil Fuels Environmental Justice Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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Today, I visited Boyle Heights to ensure the @EPA continues to monitor long-term contamination and to work alongside state and local agencies until this community has the peace of mind it deserves....

Environment & Energy EPA Water Quality Air Pollution Environmental Justice Public Health Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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What happened to “finishing the job in two weeks.” Never believe what Donald Trump says.

Party Politics & Leadership MAGA Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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Trump cares more about suppressing your vote than increasing access to affordable housing. Either way, the bipartisan housing bill became law WITHOUT the president’s signature. https://t.co/OGvO2...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Affordable Housing Voting Rights Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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Absolutely horrified by the news of yet another person shot and killed by immigration enforcement officers. Enough is enough. Those responsible must be held accountable.

Immigration & Border Security ICE CBP Jul 13, 2026 View on X

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I am shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Graham. While we disagreed on much, I respect Lindsey’s dedication to public service, from his time in the military, the House of Representativ...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 12, 2026 View on X

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What is there left to litigate? The constitution is clear: people born in the United States are citizens. Period.

Immigration & Border Security Fourteenth Amendment Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive today. There must be an independent and transparent investigation into yet another fatal tragedy at the hands of federal officers.

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform Victims Rights Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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Here we go again. President Trump is trying to dismantle yet another independent guardrail of our democracy designed to keep elections fair and secure. Americans deserve elections that are safe, se...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Voting Rights Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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My visits to CoreCivic-run immigration detention facilities confirmed what detainees, advocates, and legal providers have said repeatedly: people posing no threat are being held in unacceptable con...

Immigration & Border Security ICE Jul 10, 2026 View on X

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Thank you, @USMNT! I’m incredibly proud of this team and their remarkable journey this World Cup season. Win or lose, you inspired and united all of us, proudly showing the world our resilient spi...

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Jul 08, 2026 View on X

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No surprise here. Trump’s top priority as president has been to help the rich get richer — especially himself. https://t.co/GGdZMrePlH

Party Politics & Leadership MAGA Jul 07, 2026 View on X

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Yosemite is currently experiencing long lines, crowded trails, and overflowing parking lots. It’s why I’m fighting to restore the park’s reservation system which reduced overcrowding and protected ...

Environment & Energy Conservation Jul 06, 2026 View on X

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It’s time for C&H Sugar and ILWU local 6 to reach an agreement that respects the rights of its workers. Every Californian deserves fair wages, fair benefits, and the right to collectively barga...

Education & Workforce Labor Unions Wages & Pay Jul 06, 2026 View on X

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I’m horrified that 48 people have now died in ICE custody since Donald Trump took office. Enough is enough. Not another dollar for an out-of-control ICE.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 15, 2026 View on X

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Closing U.S. Forest Service research stations in California right now isn't just reckless — it's dangerous. With historically low snowpack and peak fire season arriving early, we need MORE federal ...

Environment & Energy Apr 10, 2026 View on X

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What was that about waste, fraud, and abuse?

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I’m a proud American — I’ll be damned if we let Donald Trump get away with trying to take that away from me. https://t.co/y2JHN6Vk2d

Public Engagement & Campaigning Apr 03, 2026 View on X

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Environment & Energy Jul 06, 2026 View on X

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Did you know that California pays $275 billion more in taxes to the federal government than we receive? That’s more than 3x Texas, the next biggest tax revenue state. Donald Trump wants to make ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Apr 20, 2026 View on X

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Resigning doesn’t absolve anyone of accountability. Todd Lyons’ tenure saw nearly 50 deaths in ICE detention, Americans killed in Minneapolis, and families torn apart across the country. His exit ...

Immigration & Border Security Apr 17, 2026 View on X

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I’d say sowing doubt and distrust in American elections without evidence is “diabolical,” Mr. Speaker.

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Jun 09, 2026 View on X

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The Trump Administration is attacking California over claims that they can't back up. Let's be real, this isn't about fraud — it's about punishing a state that didn't vote for him. Political ...

Party Politics & Leadership May 13, 2026 View on X

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Yeah, we were all booing loudly.

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I’m horrified that 48 people have now died in ICE custody since Donald Trump took office. Enough is enough. Not another dollar for an out-of-control ICE.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 15, 2026 View on X

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The Supreme Court has once again gotten it wrong, breaking from the spirit of the of the law and Congress’ intent. In a massive blow to our communities, they just greenlit Trump’s plan to strip TPS...

Immigration & Border Security Jun 25, 2026 View on X

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The Trump Administration's decision to investigate Governor Newsom fits a pattern: speak out against this President, hold him accountable for his own corruption and failures, and you become a targe...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Jun 15, 2026 View on X

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I’m a proud American — I’ll be damned if we let Donald Trump get away with trying to take that away from me. https://t.co/y2JHN6Vk2d

Public Engagement & Campaigning Apr 03, 2026 View on X

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Our message to Angelenos: We are fighting for you. We're working every day both in California and DC to ensure that those devastated by last year’s Palisades and Altadena fires get the resources ...

District & State Issues May 21, 2026 View on X

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I cannot in good conscience support Senator Mullin to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. Over the past year, we have witnessed a lawless ICE and CBP — agencies that have operated without...

Immigration & Border Security Mar 24, 2026 View on X

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The Trump Administration is attacking California over claims that they can't back up. Let's be real, this isn't about fraud — it's about punishing a state that didn't vote for him. Political ...

Party Politics & Leadership May 13, 2026 View on X

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I am horrified by the images of clashes between ICE and protestors and observers — including my colleague @SenatorAndyKim — outside of a New Jersey ICE facility where some detainees are currently o...

Immigration & Border Security May 26, 2026 View on X

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Our message to Donald Trump today: NO more ICE and CBP agents terrorizing our communities. NO more reckless wars driving up gas prices and endangering our servicemembers. NO more attacks on our...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Mar 28, 2026 View on X

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Trump can’t handle the results of any election he might lose — that’s why he’s making it harder for every eligible American to vote. Democrats are trying even harder to defend our free and fair e...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Apr 30, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Jul 2026

-2 #112

Jun 2026

-1 #110

May 2026

-9 #109

Apr 2026

#100

Content Categories

N/A 50

Immigration & Border Security 40

Constitutional & Electoral Reform 35

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 15

Party Politics & Leadership 15

Topics & Themes

Voting Rights ICE Deportation MAGA Oil & Gas Federal Budget Middle East Inflation Armed Forces CBP Sports & Olympics Republican Party Fourteenth Amendment Misinformation Supreme Court DACA & Dreamers Legal Immigration NASA & Space LGBTQ+ Rights Midterm Elections

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

315

Alex: 367 ↑

Likes

336,867

Alex: 182,439 ↓

Comments

31,018

Alex: 43,014 ↑

Avg Likes

873.7

Alex: 497.1 ↓

Avg Comments

84.0

Alex: 117.2 ↑

Benchmarker Score

398,903

Alex: 268,467 ↓

Posts/Week

17.1

Alex: 21.4 ↑

Avg Post Length

237 chars

Alex: 220 ↓