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Rep. Sylvia Garcia expresses concerns over disaster response cuts by Donald Trump

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Sylvia Garcia U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 29th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Sylvia Garcia U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 29th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas' 29th district since 2019, has been active on social media, sharing her views and activities. Her recent tweets provide insights into her perspectives and engagements.

On February 20, 2025, Rep. Garcia expressed her support for Pope Francis during his recovery period. She tweeted "Praying for the health and healing of @Pontifex. May he find strength and comfort in this time of recovery." She included a biblical reference from Psalm 41:3 to convey her sentiments.

Later that day, she criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to reduce disaster response staff through another tweet on February 20, 2025: "Donald Trump is slashing disaster response staff, leaving communities defenseless when catastrophe strikes." Garcia highlighted the impact of federal assistance during past storms in Texas and warned against reducing resources that save lives.

On February 21, 2025, Rep. Garcia shared her visit to an educational institution with a focus on STEM learning. In her tweet she mentioned "Today, #TeamGarcia visited the students at Harmony School for Advancement!" expressing inspiration from young minds excelling in STEM fields.

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