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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 17h

Trump found another use of your taxpayer dollars: promoting himself. His administration is spending your money on political ads instead of putting it toward making your life better.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

January 6 showed us what can happen when Trump refuses to accept an election he lost. He’s setting the stage to deny the results again and we have to be ready. Our democracy has endured for 250 years. We have to ensure it lasts 250 more.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trump and DOGE didn’t just illegally fire and push out federal workers. They left thousands with missing records and paperwork errors delaying their retirement and health benefits. My bill would force agencies to fix this mess and help them get their benefits straightened out.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Pete Hegseth is a culture warrior, not a Secretary of Defense. He calls journalists traitors and trashes service members he doesn't like. Meanwhile, our troops are being killed and wounded by the hundreds in a war he's losing in Iran. It's past time to impeach him. I'm a yes.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Why does Trump want you to doubt our elections? Because if you lose faith in your vote, you might not use it. Don’t let Trump’s manufactured fear keep you from voting. By mail or in person, cast your ballot with confidence.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Attacks on mail-in voting. Threats to purge voter rolls. Cuts to election security. The Trump admin keeps finding new ways to create chaos in our elections.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump has turned the DOJ into a partisan tool and a shield for himself as he attacks voting rights across the country. The DOJ should be protecting every American’s right to vote, not helping Trump undermine it.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Let’s be clear: Trump and the MAGA majority are targeting ALL forms of immigration, including legal immigration. America is a nation of immigrants. To oppose immigration is to oppose the spirit of the United States.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What an exciting day for our community! It was an honor to help break ground on the new Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jack Smith said it plainly today: based on the same facts, he would have prosecuted a Republican or a Democrat. That’s what the rule of law looks like. Trump’s standard is different: loyalty to him, and investigations of his perceived enemies.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Friendly reminder: The Epstein files were legally required to be released by December 19, 2025. Nine months later, the Trump administration still hasn’t fully released them. Why? Survivors deserve justice. Release the files.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Trump knows Republicans are on track to lose, and he’s panicking. Now, the Supreme Court is allowing his admin to use a DHS database that has already resulted in eligible voters being wrongly removed from voter rolls. Check your registration today at eac.gov/vote

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1.8 million families could have a month of groceries covered with the $1.8 billion Trump wants to spend on vanity projects. Imagine if he spent as much time lowering your costs as he does planning ballrooms, arches and monuments to himself.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I had a productive town hall with BrightView residents in Herndon about the issues that matter most to them. We discussed affordable housing, voting rights, education, and how taxpayer dollars are spent, as well as the importance of staying engaged and making our voices heard.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For 20 years, the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke has been building a stronger, more connected community for older adults. I’ve had the opportunity to see their work firsthand, including joining volunteers on a few rides and seeing the care they bring to the people they serve.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every person deserves the opportunity to communicate, participate, and be heard. It was wonderful to join I-ASC’s Croquet Soirée in Fairfax and celebrate the nonspeaking individuals, families, and advocates working to build a more accessible and inclusive community.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Trump’s crypto scams generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year. Think about that. While you’re worried about groceries, health care and gas, the Trump family is finding new ways to put more money in their own pockets.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Washington should be asking: How do we make life more affordable for American families? Instead, the Trump family and their allies keep asking: How can we make more money? That corruption has a cost. And American families are paying it.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today, we unveiled new signs along the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail honoring Gerry’s extraordinary legacy in Fairfax County. I was proud to partner with Fairfax Parks to improve the signage, making the trail easier to navigate and more accessible.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s a very different economy when your last name is Trump. While you’re paying more for groceries, health care and gas, the Trump family gets weddings bankrolled by Russian oligarchs. For the Trump family, corruption pays.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Supreme Court just greenlit Trump’s terribly flawed voter database as voting is underway. In Texas, it falsely flagged 578 U.S. citizens as potential noncitizens—making it harder to vote. No American should have to fight a federal database error to keep their vote.

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Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening

Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

$1.8 BILLION. That’s what @jecdems.bsky.social estimates Trump’s vanity projects will cost. That same money could cover a month of electric bills for 12M people, a year of medical expenses for 88,000 veterans, or 600M school lunches. Trump's ego is expensive.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trump didn’t show up to his own son’s wedding. But a Putin-linked Russian oligarch did. And this isn’t just any oligarch. Kremlev has deep ties to a group accused of helping abduct Ukrainian children. So why was he there, and why did he spend hundreds of thousands on the president’s son?

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Donald Trump talks a big game for a man so terrified of tough questions that he’s trying to keep journalists out of the White House. You don’t get to silence the press because you don’t like the coverage. That’s not strength. That’s weakness.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our U.S. Service Academies prepare the next generation of leaders to serve our country, and I’m proud to help students in our community pursue that path. My office is now accepting applications for Class of 2031 Service Academy nominations.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

For 35 years, NVMS Conflict Resolution Center has helped our Northern Virginia community navigate differences, find common ground, and move forward together.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

123 children were killed in a U.S. strike on their school. Months later, the Pentagon still hasn’t released its investigation into the catastrophic failures that led to it. Secretary Hegseth must be removed or impeached immediately.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Federal workers have been asked to do more with less for far too long. After DOGE, mass firings, and a raise that failed to keep pace with rising costs, Trump now wants to freeze their pay entirely.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Trump admin has spent the last two years taking health care away from working families. Now JD Vance says he is canceling ACA coverage for 760,000 people, without providing evidence of the fraud he cites.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Making government work requires the right talent and the right technology. I appreciated the chance to visit Maximus and spend time with employees for a town hall. Thank you for the thoughtful questions and honest conversation.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Zero. That's the raise Trump wants to give federal workers. With inflation at 3.4%, that's a pay cut. The Federal Workforce Caucus led a coalition of 110 lawmakers pushing Congress to deliver a 4.1% raise. Congress has the power to stop Trump’s pay freeze. It’s time to act.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Trump's reckless war with Iran needs to end. American families have paid an extra $699 at the pump since it started, and our service members are still in harm's way. End the war. Reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bring gas prices down. Bring our troops home.

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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

COMING UP: @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social weighs in on the growing backlash to data centers - plus the fight over press access in Washington.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There are two economies in Trump’s America. One where prices rise and your paycheck doesn’t keep up. And another where a Russian oligarch bankrolls your wedding and the taxpayers help finance your family’s foreign investments. That’s the corruption we’re fighting.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Cyber threats are getting more sophisticated. But the Trump Admin has fired, sidelined, or pushed out nearly 1,000 CISA employees, roughly a third of its workforce. I introduced a bill with Rep. Thompson & Rep. Ramirez to identify gaps & strengthen our cyber defenses.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, while he was making a DoorDash delivery in Austin. Now he’s in ICE custody & they’re trying to quickly deport him before the public has a full account of what happened. We need a full, independent investigation and the body cam footage.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful and reflective day surrounded by family and community! May this sacred day bring peace, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Donald Trump has a very expensive ego. And you’re stuck with the bill. A $600 million ballroom. A massive arch. A reckless war in Iran costing tens of billions. While you’re paying more for everyday life, Trump is consumed with monuments to himself.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trump says the war in Iran is “small potatoes” as his Administration covers up the mounting death toll. It’s past time to end this war and bring our servicemembers home.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One of the best parts of the Congressional App Challenge is getting to meet the talented students who bring their ideas to life. I’m always impressed by the creativity they bring to solving problems through technology.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia. Thousands of childhoods stolen. Thousands of families torn apart. I introduced the bipartisan Justice for Ukrainian Children Act because America cannot look away. We must help bring these children home.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Donald Trump is a weak man. Strong leaders take tough questions. Weak ones ban the reporters asking them. CNN, MSNOW, and Politico aren't the problem. A corrupt, soft President who's terrified of scrutiny is.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Trump has launched waves of attacks against federal workers. Now he wants to freeze their pay after prices climbed 3.4% in a year. That's a pay cut. Plain and simple. The Federal Workforce Caucus led 110 lawmakers demanding federal workers get the 4.1% they deserve.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is what Congress looks like after Speaker Johnson cancelled votes and sent us home early. We should be here working to lower your costs and make your life more affordable.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Pete Hegseth is putting American servicemembers’ lives at risk in Trump’s war of choice. He’s brought chaos to the Pentagon and pushed out qualified military leaders. I was ready to vote to impeach him. Speaker Johnson sent us home early, shielding Hegseth from accountability.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Why would a Russian oligarch close to Putin spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Don Jr.’s wedding festivities? And what, exactly, was he expecting in return? The American people deserve answers. We’re going to get them.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Russia has abducted at least 20,000 Ukrainian children from their families. Just over 2,100 have been returned. This is a deliberate campaign to erase their identity and steal Ukraine’s future.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Experts are sounding the alarm about AI safety. Congress should be here working on meaningful safeguards to protect the American people. Instead, Speaker Johnson is sending us home early for a six-week recess. Keep the House in session. We have work to do.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Desperate Don is running scared. Failed attacks on mail-in voting. Sending DOJ “observers” to polling places. Now trying to bribe voters. He knows Republicans are on track to lose this November, and he’ll try anything to stop it.

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