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Ben Ray Luján

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Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
#164
X Rank
51,971
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246
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31,547
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49,064 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

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20 posts

Donald Trump is still lying about the 2020 election. This week, he'll deliver another speech trying to convince Americans he won. He didn’t. This is the same man who was impeached after inciting ...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Misinformation Voting Rights Impeachment Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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President Trump's former criminal defense attorney won't be working for the American people. He'll be serving as Trump's personal lawyer, weaponizing the Justice Department to go after the presid...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement MAGA Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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RT if you think Supreme Court Justices shouldn’t be allowed to accept lavish gifts and vacations. I just introduced a bill with @RepRaskin @RepAOC to hold Supreme Court justices to stronger ethical...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Supreme Court Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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I’m now on LinkedIn! Go follow my page for updates on what I’m doing in the Senate and content you won’t find anywhere else: https://t.co/J1GHDRfcjD

Public Engagement & Campaigning Political Strategy Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Donald Trump’s war is costing Americans $56 BILLION more at the gas pump – that’s $477 more per household since the start of his war. Families are struggling under this administration, and Presiden...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Oil & Gas Inflation Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Our public lands are not Trump’s to give away. Our canyons, waterways, and forests belong to the people, not Trump. This executive order tramples on the years of hard work by Tribes, local official...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Conservation Executive Orders Tribal Affairs Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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I just voted against the motion to proceed with the Senate Republicans’ version of the NDAA. I will not condone Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already claimed the lives of 15 servicemembers...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Pentagon Budget Armed Forces Middle East Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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President Trump has weakened America’s food safety and disease monitoring systems by firing the inspectors and researchers who keep our communities safe. The Trump administration is dismantling the...

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health FDA Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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ICE is out of control. Instead of holding them accountable, Republicans gave them a taxpayer check for $70 billion. No reforms, no oversight, and no justice. It’s unacceptable.

Immigration & Border Security ICE Federal Budget Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Terrible news this morning. Senator Graham spent his life serving our country, first in the Air Force and later in Congress. He was committed to public service. My prayers are with Senator Graham’...

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a husband, a father, and he should be alive today. His family deserves the truth. A full investigation must determine what happened and hold those responsible for his dea...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Victims Rights Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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My office is always there to step in when federal agencies are not working the way they should. I was so proud that we were able to find a solution for David and help keep his business doors open,...

District & State Issues Small Business Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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That’s one thing we’re not buying…that prices are going down under a president who calls affordability a 'hoax'.

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Instead of helping American ranchers, this administration is giving a handout to foreign beef suppliers. These actions are doing nothing to lower soaring meat prices or protect American ranchers.

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Trade Policy Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Millions of Americans are being priced out of their health care plans because of Trump and Republicans' Big Betrayal. 16 years ago, Congress passed one of the biggest improvements to our health ca...

Healthcare & Social Programs ACA / Obamacare Health Insurance Tax Reform Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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I took this photo a year ago when Senate Democrats were on the floor for nearly 24 hours straight, fighting back against President Trump’s Budget Betrayal. Congressional Republicans weren’t worki...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget ACA / Obamacare Clean Energy Veterans Affairs Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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Happy Fourth of July, New Mexico! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate 250 years of independence, let's remember that America's story has always been one of choosing freedom over tyranny and democracy over kings. W...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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Come work on my team! My office is now accepting internship applications for the upcoming fall semester. For more information about the internship program, please visit: https://t.co/Std3srXVhg htt...

Education & Workforce Higher Education Jul 03, 2026 View on X
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Our New Mexico delegation is calling on the United States Postal Service to provide a detailed explanation for the delays in service for residents of Chimayó, along with an updated, definitive time...

District & State Issues Freight & Logistics Rural Connectivity Jul 02, 2026 View on X
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Matthew Bernabe, a local business owner who truly embodies what it means to serve our communities. Time and time again, Matt has stepped up to make sure New...

District & State Issues Small Business Voluntary Sector Jul 02, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
-5 #164
Jun 2026
-14 #159
May 2026
-23 #145
Apr 2026
#122

Content Categories

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 33
Healthcare & Social Programs 29
Legislative & Congressional Activity 23
Environment & Energy 21
Defense & National Security 18

Topics & Themes

Inflation Federal Budget Conservation Armed Forces ICE Public Health Middle East Farm Bill Water Quality Republican Party Oil & Gas MAGA Tribal Affairs Environmental Justice CBP Victims Rights Pentagon Budget Health Insurance Voting Rights Supreme Court

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
315
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Comments
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Avg Likes
873.7
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Avg Comments
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Benchmarker Score
398,903
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Posts/Week
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Avg Post Length
237 chars
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Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Voting Rights