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Congressman Juan Vargas

@vargas.house.gov

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Proudly representing the people of south San Diego County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Former CA State Senator, Assembly Member, and SD City Council Member.

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@vargas.house.govOct 10, 2026, 5:47 PM

Livestreaming an execution is not a show of our country's strength. It is a medieval and grotesque spectacle that corrupts our society and core values. We are better than this. Secretary Hegseth is not fit to lead. He must go.

@vargas.house.govOct 10, 2026, 5:47 PM

I fully agree with the Catholic bishops and other faith leaders. I would expect to see this from a terror group or dictator, but not here in the United States.

@vargas.house.govOct 9, 2026, 2:02 PM

What is the DOD doing to prevent this from happening again? It’s past time for clear answers. Our service members should never be put in a situation like this again and we need full accountability.

@vargas.house.govOct 9, 2026, 2:02 PM

However, the conditions they faced while deployed were completely unacceptable. We still need answers from the Department of Defense about how things got so bad. We also need the DOD’s Office of Inspector General to review the process and decisions surrounding the extended deployment.

@vargas.house.govOct 9, 2026, 2:02 PM

As the USS Lincoln returned yesterday, we welcomed home our service members who endured a long and difficult 321-day deployment. These heroes served our country with honor, bravery, and integrity.

@vargas.house.govOct 6, 2026, 1:39 PM

Absolutely disgusting and deranged. The families that call San Diego home - including over 115,000 active duty service members - are not a "small price to pay." This is unacceptable coming from the President of the United States.

@energycommerce.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 7:17 PMReposted by @vargas.house.gov

Health care premiums skyrocketed this year because Republicans refused to extend ACA tax credits that help Americans afford their health insurance. Republicans continue to prioritize the needs of their billionaire friends over hardworking American families.

@vargas.house.govSep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

Trump’s DHS has wasted taxpayer dollars to carry out a cruel mass detention and deportation scheme all while Trump is personally profiting from the federal government’s dealings with private prison companies. We need answers now. (5/5)

@vargas.house.govSep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

He first purchased CoreCivic stock in 2025 and has continued to buy and sell shares of private prison companies valued at between $281,000 and $990,000. At the same time, Trump’s own Admin keeps giving these companies taxpayer dollars. That is a huge conflict of interest. (4/5)

@vargas.house.govSep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

Wasting tens of millions of taxpayer dollars is bad enough on its own, but it’s even more concerning when you consider the fact that Trump is invested in these companies. (3/5)

@vargas.house.govSep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

This report confirms what we feared was true: ICE has wasted tens of millions of dollars pursuing Trump’s inhumane plans to rapidly increase detention capacity by buying up facilities from private prison contractors, including CoreCivic. (2/5)

@vargas.house.govSep 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

This is exactly why I demanded answers on CoreCivic’s recent sale of the Otay Mesa Detention Center to the government and questioned why DHS purchased OMDC for $739.2 million – more than four times more than the property’s assessed value of $168 million. (1/5)

@vargas.house.govSep 24, 2026, 1:40 PM

I am disgusted by this. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have absolutely no place in our communities.

@vargas.house.govSep 23, 2026, 6:34 PM

Schools should be a safe place for kids to learn, NOT the backdrop to immigration enforcement. Thanks to my San Diego delegation colleagues for standing with me to demand an end to ICE enforcement near campuses.

@vargas.house.govSep 22, 2026, 10:56 PM

This isn't making our communities safer. It's traumatizing our kids.

I'm calling for an end to immigration enforcement around schools with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff and Representatives Scott Peters, Sara Jacobs, and Mike Levin.

Read more here: vargas.house.gov/media/press-...

@vargas.house.govSep 22, 2026, 10:56 PM

School should be a safe place for students to learn and grow. But since the start of the school year, there have been multiple incidents where ICE agents have detained parents and students near campuses across San Diego County. It's unacceptable.

@vargas.house.govSep 21, 2026, 5:28 PM

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur here in CA-52 and across the globe a meaningful day and an easy fast. G'mar Chatima Tovah.

@vargas.house.govSep 16, 2026, 9:54 PM

Disgraceful. Climate change is here and now, causing extreme weather and devastation. We need action to tackle the climate crisis and ensure we’re leaving a better world for the next generation.

@vargas.house.govSep 15, 2026, 9:22 PMReposted by @vargas.house.gov

Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.

@vargas.house.govSep 15, 2026, 9:22 PM

Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.

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