U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley representing Illinois' 5th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley representing Illinois' 5th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 5th district since 2009, has shared several statements on his social media platform. These statements reflect his perspectives on various political and social issues.
On November 27, 2024, Quigley expressed criticism of former President Donald Trump's cabinet selections. He stated, "Trump didn't look for experience when choosing his cabinet—he looked for blind loyalty." Quigley emphasized the need for a government that prioritizes serving the people over personal allegiance to leadership.
Later that day, Quigley addressed international affairs concerning Ukraine. On November 27, 2024, he advocated for increased support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia by stating, "We must give Ukraine everything they need to finally end this war and save their democracy from Putin."
In another statement made on November 27, 2024, Quigley commemorated Harvey Milk's legacy. He noted the significance of Milk's contributions to LGBTQI+ rights and urged continued advocacy: "Today, we remember the tragic assassination of trailblazer Harvey Milk. Harvey never backed down from his fight for LGBTQI+ equality — and neither can we"