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Rep. Andrea Salinas, serving Oregon's 6th District, voiced her opinions on pressing political matters via social media. The congresswoman addressed issues ranging from government administration decisions to federal privacy laws and union workers' rights.

In a tweet posted on March 27, 2025, Representative Salinas, a member of House Agriculture Democrats, urged "the Administration to immediately reverse course" regarding policies affecting farmers and food assistance. Salinas emphasized that the "USDA should be fighting hunger and supporting our farmers", advocating against policies perceived to harm the agricultural sector.

In another tweet on the same day, Salinas raised an issue concerning personal data privacy. Referring to Elon Musk and DOGE, she claimed they were "accessing Americans' personal data without permission." Salinas highlighted that federal laws permit individuals to inquire about government-held personal information, providing resources to learn about privacy requests. This call to action can be found in her tweet .

Salinas also commented on President Donald Trump’s actions in a tweet dated March 28, 2025. She criticized what she described as the "largest union-busting campaign in American history." With President Trump’s recent directives, Salinas condemned the actions as an "unprecedented attack on workers' rights" and encouraged advocacy and resistance against what she perceives to be an anti-union agenda. Her comments can be reviewed in her statement here.