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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District since 2023, has taken to social media to express her concerns over recent political decisions and actions. Her comments reflect her stance on international relations, employment practices under the current administration, and their impact on local communities.

On March 4, 2025, Congresswoman Salinas criticized President Trump's decision regarding Ukraine. She stated that "This decision flies in the face of everything we stand for as Americans." She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine in its pursuit of a democratic future and expressed disapproval of President Trump's approach towards Russia's leader.

Later that day, she addressed employment issues involving a former employee from Bonneville Power Administration. In her post at 18:23 UTC, she mentioned that "A former @bonnevillepower employee from my district had received stellar performance reviews—only to be fired by the Trump Administration for no reason at all." She criticized the firing practices under President Trump and Elon Musk, warning of potential negative consequences such as power outages and increased costs for Oregonians.

In another post made at 19:28 UTC on March 4th, Salinas shared her engagement with local communities alongside Yamhill County Commissioner Bubba King. She highlighted how "Trump's policies are hurting families & rural communities in Oregon." Salinas invited followers to stay updated through live posts during an upcoming speech.