Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, has been vocal on social media about various political issues. In a series of tweets posted on March 5, 2025, Quigley expressed his concerns and positions regarding recent political developments.

In a tweet posted at 14:12 UTC, Quigley criticized former President Donald Trump's policies. He stated, "Trump says he's lowering costs for American families, but he's targeting the programs that working families rely on most. Just last week, House Republicans voted to cut Medicaid health plans and SNAP food benefits. This is straight out of Project 2025."

Later that day at 15:07 UTC, Quigley tweeted about Chicago's status as a sanctuary city. He wrote, "I’m proud of Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city. Our city and the state of Illinois are committed to using law enforcement resources to combat crime, while also ensuring state authorities can help federal law enforcement arrest violent criminals."

At 19:24 UTC on the same day, Quigley shared his views on government transparency under Trump’s administration. He commented, "Trump says he wants to increase government transparency, but his actions betray his true intentions. He has illegally fired independent government watchdogs, barred press that he doesn't find friendly from the White House, and stripped information that he doesn't like from…"