NW Riverside News

Mark Takano, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 39th district since 2013, has expressed concerns over recent legislative developments through a series of tweets. Born in Riverside, California, in 1960, Takano graduated from Harvard University and has been an active political figure.

On March 13, 2025, Takano criticized a bill that he believes threatens the Veterans Affairs (VA) workforce and slashes funding for toxic exposure. He stated, "This isn’t just bad politics—it’s bad for veterans. This bill threatens the VA, workforce, slashes funding for toxic exposure, and puts benefits at risk. Caving now would be a catastrophic mistake."

The following day on March 14, Takano urged Senator Schumer to reconsider his stance on a Republican plan involving former President Trump and Elon Musk. He tweeted, "I implore Senator Schumer to change course and stop the Republican plan to further empower Trump and Musk to enact drastic government cuts. Read the full letter here: https://t.co/8D191hXM8c https://t.co/zVOn5DRJqL"

Later that same day, Takano expressed disappointment with Schumer's support of the bill associated with Trump and Musk. He noted its reception among Republicans while calling for Democrats to oppose such measures. He stated, "Schumer’s decision to support this Trump-Musk bill has sent cheers through Republican circles. Americans have been calling for an opposition who stands up to the chaos and cuts to veterans, students, and seniors. Democrats must be that party."