Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th District in the U.S. Congress, used her social media account on October 21, 2025, to communicate with constituents during an ongoing government shutdown and to comment on recent political developments.
In her first post of the day, Salinas stated that her office remains available despite the shutdown: “During the Republicans’ government shutdown, my office is OPEN and ready to work for YOU!
Call (503) 385-0906
Write https://t.co/Uvx9DX6lA0
Share Your Story https://t.co/t91kPX8RCuhttps://t.co/Dc5YjwIdXP” (October 21, 2025).
Later the same day, Salinas criticized former President Donald Trump’s reported plans to build a ballroom, stating: “President Trump is building a ballroom for his billionaire friends while hardworking Americans struggle to make ends meet.
This feels typical for his presidency.
https://t.co/u1LcjefyeK” (October 21, 2025).
In a subsequent post, Salinas addressed the ongoing shutdown directly and attributed it to Republican actions: “Yes, we are still in a government shutdown.
You might be wondering, exactly how did we get into this Republican-caused crisis?
Let me share with you
https://t.co/yV3AgDDEDA” (October 21, 2025).
Andrea Salinas has represented Oregon’s 6th District in Congress since 2023 and previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. She was born in San Mateo, California in 1969 and currently resides in Tigard. Salinas graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
