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Ted Lieu

Democrat

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479,878

Benchmarker Score

233

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316,262

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81,808

Comments

1,357

Avg Likes

351

Avg Comments

398,070

Total Engagement

1,708

Engagement Rate

18.7

Posts/Week

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Posting Regularity

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183,744 followers

Data last refreshed: August 06, 2026

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20 posts

Humans NEED to maintain control over AI systems. It’s just common sense. https://t.co/Z9BdxS6tLn

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Aug 04, 2026 View on X

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The U.S. government owes service members, their families, and every American the truth about all U.S. casualties in the War with Iran. https://t.co/dOs4BrkhLw

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Middle East Jul 28, 2026 View on X

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This is a war without a strategy. https://t.co/aeEMNc0dnl

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Jul 27, 2026 View on X

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This is just common sense. https://t.co/8f0X8Uumqb

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The Pentagon is HIDING Iran War casualties. https://t.co/ICWtQkxlA9

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Middle East Jul 26, 2026 View on X

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The Iran War is a strategic disaster. https://t.co/w4jr2dbmHr

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces Jul 24, 2026 View on X

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While powerful AI systems have many potential benefits, they can also go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention. We need to keep human control by ensuring AI ...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Jul 23, 2026 View on X

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Mike Waltz is an absolute disgrace. https://t.co/CYQjCzTDzQ

Party Politics & Leadership Republican Party Opposition Jul 22, 2026 View on X

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U.S. troops are dying because of trump’s lies. https://t.co/EBxUeAUyv4

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Jul 22, 2026 View on X

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Tune in now to the House Foreign Affairs Committee Meeting ⬇️ https://t.co/kKjhgof5Y7

Legislative & Congressional Activity State Department Jul 22, 2026 View on X

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ICYMI: Republicans want to give a blank check to trump to keep funding this illegal war. https://t.co/B06loFP7tO

Defense & National Security Pentagon Budget Republican Party Jul 22, 2026 View on X

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Hopefully this war ends soon. But if not, next term, on day one, Democrats WILL pass a bill to end the Iran war. We will pass a bill to end trump’s tariffs. And we will make sure they become law. h...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Middle East Tariffs Jul 21, 2026 View on X

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American service members have died because trump and his rubber stamp Republicans entered a war of choice with no strategy, a lack of defensive munitions and a lack of planning. https://t.co/ISIyH4...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Defense Procurement Jul 21, 2026 View on X

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Because Republicans let the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, the cost of ACA coverage is expected to rise by double digits for the second straight year. People cannot afford to pay thousands ...

Healthcare & Social Programs ACA / Obamacare Health Insurance Jul 21, 2026 View on X

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Praying for the loved ones of the two service members killed in Jordan and for the service member who is still missing. We need Republicans to join us in passing the War Powers Resolution NOW.

Legislative & Congressional Activity Armed Forces Middle East Jul 18, 2026 View on X

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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. We honor his fight for justice by continuing to advocate for racial equality, human rights, and democracy. https://t.co/T3iMehleS4

Personal & Human Interest Racial Justice Jul 18, 2026 View on X

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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of our friend, colleague, and civil rights champion John Lewis. We must continue to make good trouble and never give up on his fight for equality and justic...

Personal & Human Interest Racial Justice Jul 17, 2026 View on X

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trump’s DOJ is not interested in justice. https://t.co/AKJpZ3i7hp

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform Jul 16, 2026 View on X

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We cannot allow AI companies to just run wild. https://t.co/uIT19rMEWi

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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Tune in to the annual Hill Nation Summit at 10:50 AM ET hear my discussion on AI, immigration, and health care! https://t.co/AW3hOdqFeB

Public Engagement & Campaigning Artificial Intelligence Legal Immigration Health Insurance Jul 15, 2026 View on X

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N/A Apr 02, 2026 View on X

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Trump and his family have made over $9 billion during his presidency. Their corruption is out of control. https://t.co/qD540jj9MF

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 24, 2026 View on X

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Not opposed to voter ID laws, just stupid voter ID laws. The SAVE Act is insane. https://t.co/pPCqUpfsWz

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Mar 17, 2026 View on X

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One patriot missile costs between $4 and $4.5 million. An Iranian drone costs about $30,000 - $50,000. We cannot keep throwing Ferraris at frisbees. https://t.co/FMRuCvWjL3

Defense & National Security Apr 22, 2026 View on X

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Is something wrong with the president’s health and what does Marco Rubio know? https://t.co/Yc2HZP3I6P

Personal & Human Interest Jun 03, 2026 View on X

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Goodbye and good riddance to Pam Bondi. You were exceptionally terrible at your job.

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 02, 2026 View on X

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What the president is doing is batshit crazy. https://t.co/v4dDZ44u2K

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 09, 2026 View on X

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The Trump Admin says hurting consumers is the "last of our concerns right now." They don’t care. https://t.co/CnGcc94mVS

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Mar 17, 2026 View on X

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Not voting for a single additional penny for this illegal war with Iran. https://t.co/R7BLOFXtCZ

Defense & National Security Apr 08, 2026 View on X

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Kash Patel should be seeking help and treatment, not serving as FBI Director. https://t.co/g1uJyAsNDG

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Apr 21, 2026 View on X

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Is something wrong with the president’s health and what does Marco Rubio know? https://t.co/Yc2HZP3I6P

Personal & Human Interest Jun 03, 2026 View on X

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Not opposed to voter ID laws, just stupid voter ID laws. The SAVE Act is insane. https://t.co/pPCqUpfsWz

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Mar 17, 2026 View on X

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Trump and his family have made over $9 billion during his presidency. Their corruption is out of control. https://t.co/qD540jj9MF

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 24, 2026 View on X

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What the president is doing is batshit crazy. https://t.co/v4dDZ44u2K

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 09, 2026 View on X

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Not voting for a single additional penny for this illegal war with Iran. https://t.co/R7BLOFXtCZ

Defense & National Security Apr 08, 2026 View on X

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One patriot missile costs between $4 and $4.5 million. An Iranian drone costs about $30,000 - $50,000. We cannot keep throwing Ferraris at frisbees. https://t.co/FMRuCvWjL3

Defense & National Security Apr 22, 2026 View on X

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America is a land of immigrants. https://t.co/JVCLBBttIu

Immigration & Border Security Jun 23, 2026 View on X

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The President of the United States is not well. https://t.co/VyWI9cqx6n

Personal & Human Interest Jun 11, 2026 View on X

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What the Virginia Supreme Court did was not only wrong, it was disgraceful. https://t.co/ROuN08BKxB

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement May 11, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Aug 2026

-1 #53

Jul 2026

-8 #52

Jun 2026

+3 #44

May 2026

-12 #47

Apr 2026

#35

Content Categories

Party Politics & Leadership 31

N/A 24

Healthcare & Social Programs 22

Defense & National Security 18

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 18

Topics & Themes

Republican Party MAGA Public Health Armed Forces Health Insurance Federal Budget Arts & Culture Artificial Intelligence Middle East Inflation Racial Justice AI Regulation Mental Health ICE Voting Rights Opposition Pentagon Budget Sports & Olympics Wages & Pay Police Reform

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

360

Ted: 393 ↑

Likes

396,932

Ted: 1,445,791 ↑

Comments

35,800

Ted: 138,356 ↑

Avg Likes

875.7

Ted: 3,678.9 ↑

Avg Comments

85.4

Ted: 352.1 ↑

Benchmarker Score

468,532

Ted: 1,722,503 ↑

Posts/Week

17.1

Ted: 18.7 ↑

Avg Post Length

236 chars

Ted: 132 ↓