Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 28th district since 2009, used her Twitter account on May 15, 2026, to address a range of national issues including the ongoing war in Iran, access to reproductive healthcare, and recent changes to voting rights protections.
In a post at 14:04 UTC on May 15, Chu criticized former President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran and their financial impact on American taxpayers. She wrote, “Trump’s reckless war in Iran has cost taxpayers at least $29 billion. He was being honest when he said ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. That’s why I voted YES on the War Powers Resolution. This war is devastating the American economy. We must prioritize”.
Later that day at 15:15 UTC, Chu commented on the status of mifepristone access following a Supreme Court order. She stated, “I’ve said it before, and I will continue to say it: Mifepristone is safe, effective, and access to it is a right. While the recent SCOTUS order is a victory, it’s temporary. And I will not stop fighting until access is fully restored.”
At 20:24 UTC on May 15, Chu addressed recent developments concerning voting rights protections after a Supreme Court decision. She posted, “Last month, SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, removing critical protections against discriminatory voting practices based on race or language. Now, we are seeing states like Alabama intentionally marginalizing Black voters. This is an attack on our democracy.”
Chu has served as California’s representative in Congress since succeeding Hilda Solis in 2009 and previously held office in the California State Assembly from 2001 to 2006. Born in Los Angeles in 1953 and currently residing in Monterey Park at age 69, she graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974.
