Judy Chu, a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 28th district since 2009, addressed several national issues in a series of posts on her official Twitter account this week.
On May 27, 2026, Chu disputed recent claims regarding the treatment of detainees in ICE custody. She wrote, “FALSE. The real facts are:
The following day, May 28, Chu commented on economic concerns and presidential priorities: “New reports shows inflation is at its highest in 3 years.
And what are Trump’s priorities? Slapping his face on a $250 bill, just to boost his own ego.
Every day he makes it more clear that he doesn’t care about the American people, only himself. https://t.co/nKxy5iIj59.
Later that same day, she addressed rising consumer costs and foreign policy: “Gas is above $4 nationwide, groceries & utilities keep getting more expensive, and Trump’s war with Iran is a total disaster.
Instead of doing anything to fix this, Trump is focused on building a ballroom for billionaires and giving away taxpayer money to January 6 rioters who https://t.co/iPRe1H06O1.
Chu has represented California’s 28th District in Congress since succeeding Hilda Solis in 2009. Before her tenure in Congress, she served in the California State Assembly from 2001 to 2006. Born in Los Angeles in 1953 and currently residing in Monterey Park, Chu earned her BA from UCLA in 1974.
