JG

John Garamendi

Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
#176
Instagram Rank
10,129
Benchmarker Score
95
Posts
7,423
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1,353
Comments
78
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14
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8,776
Total Engagement
92
Engagement Rate
14.3
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34,751 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

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Trump requested $1.5 trillion for the military this year. It's a staggering sum that's $500 billion more than last year's. How can Trump justify spending that much after his failed war of choice i...

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REMINDER: Today, I'm hosting a town hall at 6PM. You'll get the chance to ask me anything from what's going in Iran to my plans to bring jobs to the district. RSVP HERE: https://t.co/puv6aiIbzC

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REMINDER: I'm hosting a townhall tomorrow. You’ll get to ask me anything, from what’s the latest on the Iran war to how I’m bringing jobs to the district. I want to hear directly from you about th...

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Bombs or bridges? That's the basic question facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Why should Congress spend $1.5 trillion on the new military budget this year, while only spending a little over $116 b...

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Are you ready to fight for universal health care for all Americans? Trump is ripping billions from Medi-Cal, kicking thousands off their health care, and driving premiums through the roof. Enough...

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This past weekend, my office honored all the fallen soldiers who have valiantly served this country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country at Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the distric...

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Thank you @momsrising for coming to DC and filling up the office with your joy! We had a great conversation on how to increase supports for families, what it will take to get ICE off our streets, ...

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May is skin cancer awareness month, which reminds us that getting checked for skin cancer symptoms early and often is critical for our health. When found early, most skin cancers can be treated su...

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TRUMP: "I get a kick when I look at somebody on television saying, 'he's lost 13 people'" Let's be clear, no president should be proud of losing any service members, and certainly not 13. Today, ...

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I don't trade stocks. Public officials shouldn't be prioritizing their stock accounts over the American people. Yet, Trump is taking his insider trading to new levels. This quarter he made 3,700+ ...

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Today, I unpack Trump's $1.8 Billion tax-payer funded slush fund for the January 6th rioters. The corruption is out of control. I promise you this, if democrats controlled Congress, we'd file impe...

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I asked the Trump Admin point blank: "Are we still in hostilities with Iran?" and they can't say what we all know — this war continues and they're still not telling us the truth.

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I don’t own stocks. I don’t trade stocks. I believe public officials should work for the people, not their bank accounts. Yet President Trump is engaging in unprecedented corruption. I’m tired of...

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As we begin negotiating the Trump’s $1.5 trillion budget request, it’s imperative that the Army, like all branches, has clear initiatives and defined goals. This Administration needs to get their ...

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Team Garamendi hit the road on two wheels this morning for #BikeToWorkDay! Proud of my staff for leading by example and showing how everyday choices like biking to work can support healthier commu...

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I'm at a loss for words. How can a President not think about the financial situation of Americans? That is what I think about every day in Congress.

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What's it like to be a Press Intern for a day in my office? From chatting with constituents on the phone to staffing interviews that get under Pete Hegseth's skin, every day is different as an int...

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This week, we honor the brave men and women who wear the law enforcement uniform. From the moment a 911 call comes in, police officers are called to the scene to protect and serve our communities....

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Trump said the quiet part out loud when asked how he’s balancing the Iran war with rising gas prices: ā€œI don’t think about Americans’ financial situation.ā€ At least he’s finally being honest. Ga...

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Thank you, Donald! Look at what your failed tariffs are doing to Americans. We’re now stuck with Trump’s tariffs, which companies are using as an excuse to keep the cost of goods sky-high. All wh...

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Rank History

May 2026
-25 #176
Apr 2026
#151

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
196
John: 171 ↓
Likes
200,555
John: 10,742 ↓
Comments
19,881
John: 2,600 ↓
Avg Likes
873.2
John: 62.8 ↓
Avg Comments
86.7
John: 15.2 ↓
Benchmarker Score
240,317
John: 15,942 ↓
Posts/Week
16.8
John: 14.3 ↓
Avg Post Length
234 chars
John: 320 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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