Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, shared a series of tweets on November 20, 2024. Quigley, who succeeded Rahm Emanuel in Congress and previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, expressed sentiments on national issues through his social media posts.

On November 20 at 15:06 UTC, Mike Quigley extended birthday wishes to the President of the United States. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude for the President's efforts in striving to "build a better future for every American." The tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, at 17:09 UTC, Quigley announced an upcoming live appearance with @mitchellreports to discuss concerns regarding Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. He encouraged viewers to tune in for the broadcast by stating "I’ll be LIVE with @mitchellreports in just a few moments to talk about the dangers of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General." This tweet is available here.

In another post at 18:05 UTC on the same day, Quigley reflected on the anniversary of the tragic event at Club Q in Colorado Springs two years prior. He highlighted that attacks against LGBTQI+ Americans are increasing and emphasized the need to combat hatred and prevent violence. His statement reads: "Today, we remember the lives that were stolen at Club Q in Colorado Springs two years ago." The full tweet can be found here.