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#48

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Rising voice in US Congress

Out of 503 in US Congress

Top 9.5%

Ted Lieu

Democrat

US Congress Twitter/X

Platform:

X (215) Instagram (145)

#48

X Rank

468,250

Benchmarker Score

215

Posts

307,824

Likes

80,213

Comments

1,432

Avg Likes

373

Avg Comments

388,037

Total Engagement

1,805

Engagement Rate

19.5

Posts/Week

Daily

Posting Regularity

Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.

183,990 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

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

129

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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

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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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

This is ridiculous. Americans deserve better https://t.co/Vyg95ZSnC1

N/A N/A Jul 14, 2026 View on X

493

Likes

200

Cmnts

138

Reposts

data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

ICE shot and killed two people. Now, they’re trying to hide the truth from the American people. https://t.co/5xuzPqo2Ei

Immigration & Border Security ICE Jul 14, 2026 View on X

855

Likes

799

Cmnts

301

Reposts

data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

As we honor the 250th anniversary of the United States, let us celebrate what defines this great country – its people. So pleased to reintroduce the 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project with @rep...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Arts & Culture Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

“Make America Healthy Again”

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health Jul 13, 2026 View on X

115

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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

Yet trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing bill ...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing HUD Bipartisan Jul 10, 2026 View on X

280

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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

So pleased to have secured over $1 million to protect critical infrastructure in Manhattan Beach from cyberattacks. Getting federal dollars to our community where it is needed most is a high prior...

Science, Technology & Digital Cybersecurity Jul 09, 2026 View on X

116

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data as of 16 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

Agentic AI systems can perceive and accomplish goals with minimal human oversight. They have the potential to change society for the better – and for the worse. It was a pleasure to join Agentic ...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Jul 08, 2026 View on X

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data as of 13 Jul 2026, 07:41 BST

Trump and Republicans need to focus on lowering costs. https://t.co/wtMx55gItd

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Jul 07, 2026 View on X

527

Likes

518

Cmnts

180

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data as of 13 Jul 2026, 07:41 BST

Happy birthday, America. We will always believe in you. https://t.co/5nxGoU3MKn

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 04, 2026 View on X

1,394

Likes

256

Cmnts

346

Reposts

data as of 9 Jul 2026, 07:38 BST

Hugh started the Eternal Canvas Foundation to help families preserve memories of those they’ve lost. Now, Hugh’s painting inspired by his relationship with grief hangs in the U.S. Capitol as a win...

Culture, Media & Sports Arts & Culture Jul 01, 2026 View on X

324

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data as of 6 Jul 2026, 07:39 BST

Americans do not want forever wars. https://t.co/QmCLb7rFgl

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Jun 30, 2026 View on X

206

Likes

129

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data as of 6 Jul 2026, 07:39 BST

If you are born in the United States, you are a citizen of the United States. https://t.co/LriFB7cLNN

Immigration & Border Security Fourteenth Amendment Jun 30, 2026 View on X

1,307

Likes

584

Cmnts

311

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data as of 6 Jul 2026, 07:39 BST

It’s not enough to give them pardons, trump wants to give Jan. 6th rioters taxpayer dollars. https://t.co/4QIcZEddoO

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Domestic Terrorism Federal Budget Jun 29, 2026 View on X

313

Likes

Cmnts

151

Reposts

data as of 6 Jul 2026, 07:39 BST

just asking questions ... https://t.co/T5h9nA0WJI

N/A N/A Jun 26, 2026 View on X

980

Likes

109

Cmnts

279

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data as of 2 Jul 2026, 07:44 BST

trump chickened out AGAIN. https://t.co/HSyd4TMM4p

Party Politics & Leadership MAGA Presidential Race Jun 24, 2026 View on X

608

Likes

351

Cmnts

168

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data as of 29 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

Congress passed a bipartisan bill to help Americans afford housing. trump chickened out. https://t.co/5JewuadSEa

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing HUD Bipartisan Jun 24, 2026 View on X

3,036

Likes

1,147

Cmnts

1,079

Reposts

data as of 29 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

Today marks 4 years since SCOTUS ripped away reproductive freedom from women in America. Now 1 in 3 women live under abortion bans or severe restrictions. We stand with @ReproCaucus and @HouseDem...

Healthcare & Social Programs Abortion & Reproductive Rights Jun 24, 2026 View on X

252

Likes

198

Cmnts

122

Reposts

data as of 29 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

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

Immigration & Border Security Legal Immigration Jun 23, 2026 View on X

1,504

Likes

1,658

Cmnts

328

Reposts

data as of 29 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

BYE

N/A Apr 02, 2026 View on X

51,622

Likes

1,459

Cmnts

3,686

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

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

25,428

Likes

4,967

Cmnts

11,346

Reposts

data as of 6 May 2026, 01:54 BST

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

21,406

Likes

6,918

Cmnts

5,897

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

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

16,406

Likes

1,833

Cmnts

3,795

Reposts

data as of 6 May 2026, 01:54 BST

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

14,951

Likes

14,923

Cmnts

3,468

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data as of 8 Jun 2026, 07:51 BST

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

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 02, 2026 View on X

13,641

Likes

924

Cmnts

1,303

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data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

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

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 09, 2026 View on X

10,310

Likes

3,214

Cmnts

3,065

Reposts

data as of 16 Apr 2026, 07:44 BST

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

9,360

Likes

1,021

Cmnts

3,534

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

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

8,830

Likes

2,560

Cmnts

1,917

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

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

7,098

Likes

1,168

Cmnts

1,501

Reposts

data as of 23 Apr 2026, 07:46 BST

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

14,951

Likes

14,923

Cmnts

3,468

Reposts

data as of 8 Jun 2026, 07:51 BST

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

21,406

Likes

6,918

Cmnts

5,897

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

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

25,428

Likes

4,967

Cmnts

11,346

Reposts

data as of 6 May 2026, 01:54 BST

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

Party Politics & Leadership Apr 09, 2026 View on X

10,310

Likes

3,214

Cmnts

3,065

Reposts

data as of 16 Apr 2026, 07:44 BST

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

8,830

Likes

2,560

Cmnts

1,917

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

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

16,406

Likes

1,833

Cmnts

3,795

Reposts

data as of 6 May 2026, 01:54 BST

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

Immigration & Border Security Jun 23, 2026 View on X

1,504

Likes

1,658

Cmnts

328

Reposts

data as of 29 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

BYE

N/A Apr 02, 2026 View on X

51,622

Likes

1,459

Cmnts

3,686

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

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

Personal & Human Interest Jun 11, 2026 View on X

6,519

Likes

1,331

Cmnts

2,094

Reposts

data as of 18 Jun 2026, 07:38 BST

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

2,152

Likes

1,303

Cmnts

712

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data as of 14 May 2026, 07:39 BST

Rank History

Jul 2026

-4 #48

Jun 2026

+3 #44

May 2026

-12 #47

Apr 2026

#35

Content Categories

Party Politics & Leadership 30

N/A 23

Healthcare & Social Programs 21

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 18

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement 16

Topics & Themes

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

315

Ted: 360 ↑

Likes

336,867

Ted: 1,355,424 ↑

Comments

31,018

Ted: 132,956 ↑

Avg Likes

873.7

Ted: 3,765.1 ↑

Avg Comments

84.0

Ted: 369.3 ↑

Benchmarker Score

398,903

Ted: 1,621,336 ↑

Posts/Week

17.1

Ted: 19.5 ↑

Avg Post Length

237 chars

Ted: 132 ↓