SW Riverside News

Rep. Ken Calvert, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 41st District since 1993, has recently expressed his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets.

On February 3, 2025, Rep. Calvert stated that the United States is not in a trade war but rather facing "asymmetrical warfare waged by China, facilitated by Mexico," which he claims is responsible for the deaths of 100,000 Americans annually. He emphasized the importance of cooperation with allies and neighbors to halt the flow of harmful substances across borders and expressed approval of Mexico's efforts in this regard. The original post can be found here.

Later on the same day, Rep. Calvert addressed homelessness among individuals with mental health issues or drug abuse problems. He announced the introduction of legislation aimed at better aligning federal housing aid with mental health and drug abuse treatment services, highlighting the need for more comprehensive support beyond housing assistance alone. The original post can be accessed here.

On February 4, 2025, Rep. Calvert commended President Trump's appointment of Michael Ellis as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Praising Ellis's previous role as General Counsel for the House Intelligence Committee, Calvert noted Ellis's distinguished service and invaluable contributions to committee members. The original post is available here.