JG

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
#214
X Rank
32,813
Benchmarker Score
132
Posts
23,717
Likes
4,548
Comments
180
Avg Likes
34
Avg Comments
28,265
Total Engagement
214
Engagement Rate
21.1
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Daily
Posting Regularity
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43,788 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

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20 posts

Today’s historic vote illustrates the momentum behind our movement for peace, justice, and dignity for all people without exception. Read my full statement below: https://t.co/Iue3XzNs8T

Legislative & Congressional Activity N/A Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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As the Whip of the Progressive Caucus, I will vote YES on the Massie Amendment. I urge my colleagues to end the blank check for weapons to Israel.

Legislative & Congressional Activity Progressive Caucus Israel & Palestine Foreign Aid Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive today. Instead, he was killed by masked thugs paid by our tax dollars. His death demands answers, justice, and accountability. Que descanse en paz.

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform Victims Rights Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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Todd Blanche is Trump's corrupt henchman who will continue to oversee the weaponization of DOJ and the demolition of the rule of law. He is a disgrace and has no business serving as Attorney General.

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement MAGA Judicial Nominations Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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My statement on the ongoing brutality and criminality of ICE: https://t.co/8XBDcJscl0

Immigration & Border Security ICE Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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The people of Venezuela deserve a full humanitarian response after the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Today, @RepCasar and I led our colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to lift Venezue...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Foreign Aid Latin America Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Proud to stand with airport workers today to introduce the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act alongside @RepBrianFitz and @SenMarkey. The workers who keep our airports running deserve fair pay, good ...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Wages & Pay Air Traffic & FAA Bipartisan Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Today, we’re introducing the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act because frontline airport workers deserve fair pay for the crucial work they do to keep our airports running every day.

Legislative & Congressional Activity Wages & Pay Air Traffic & FAA Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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ICE has killed another person just days after the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. This pattern of violence and blatant disregard for human life cannot continue. There must be a full, independen...

Immigration & Border Security ICE Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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The affordable housing bill becomes law tonight—with or without Trump's signature. It’s beyond shameful he refuses to sign a bipartisan bill that would help lower housing costs all because he want...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing Bipartisan Midterm Elections Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a hardworking father and husband. ICE fatally shot him while he was on his way to work. There must be a full, independent investigation. ICE has shown us it cannot be tr...

Immigration & Border Security ICE Police Reform Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Trump continues to threaten our most basic liberties. Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. Whether ICE likes it or not, people have the right to criticize their brutal tactics.

Immigration & Border Security First Amendment ICE Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Wishing everyone in IL-04 a safe and happy Fourth of July. Today, we celebrate 250 years of our country, our community, and the shared values that bring us together as we continue to fight for a mo...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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Hey Chicago, stay safe today as you celebrate 4th of July.

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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Student loan changes under Trump’s “Big, Ugly Bill” take effect today, reshaping how millions of Americans pay for higher education. If you’re enrolled in the SAVE plan, you now have 90 days to sw...

Education & Workforce Student Loans Student Debt Higher Education Jul 01, 2026 View on X
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Birthright citizenship is fundamental to who we are as a nation and it’s a right that I will keep defending for future generations of U.S.-born babies. Read my full statement below: https://t.co/q...

Immigration & Border Security Fourteenth Amendment Jun 30, 2026 View on X
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Chicago is being impacted by a heat wave. Here are some recommendations to stay safe: 🥤Stay hydrated ☀️Avoid direct sun during peak sun hours 🚿Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperat...

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health Jun 29, 2026 View on X
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Once again, the right-wing Supreme Court guts century-old precedent and destroys the independence of agencies like the FTC to give Trump more unchecked power. I was proud to lead over 50 of my coll...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Supreme Court Jun 29, 2026 View on X
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Today marks the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the freedom to marry the person you love. We celebrate this historic victory and remain committed...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform LGBTQ+ Rights Supreme Court Jun 26, 2026 View on X
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Republicans don't attack the Voting Rights Act because our communities are weak. They attack it because we're powerful. But our coalition won't back down. We'll restore the Voting Rights Act, end ...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Voting Rights Filibuster Supreme Court Jun 26, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
-7 #214
Jun 2026
-2 #207
May 2026
+7 #205
Apr 2026
#212

Content Categories

Immigration & Border Security 36
Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement 13
Legislative & Congressional Activity 13
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 11
Constitutional & Electoral Reform 9

Topics & Themes

ICE Deportation Wages & Pay Legal Immigration Latin America Federal Budget Supreme Court Labor Unions CBP Pentagon Budget Racial Justice Middle East Inflation State Department Voting Rights LGBTQ+ Rights Religious Liberty Hate Crimes Armed Forces Affordable Housing

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
315
Jesús: 425 ↑
Likes
336,867
Jesús: 61,485 ↓
Comments
31,018
Jesús: 5,719 ↓
Avg Likes
873.7
Jesús: 144.7 ↓
Avg Comments
84.0
Jesús: 13.5 ↓
Benchmarker Score
398,903
Jesús: 72,923 ↓
Posts/Week
17.1
Jesús: 21.1 ↑
Avg Post Length
237 chars
Jesús: 285 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Voting Rights