Scott Peters U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Scott Peters U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Scott Peters, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 50th district, has expressed his views on the role of Congress and its relationship with the executive branch through a series of tweets. Born in Springfield, Ohio, Peters has been an active member of Congress since 2013 and resides in San Diego.
On March 12, 2025, Rep. Scott Peters tweeted: "It’s time to stand up for our country and for Congress’s role as a check and balance on an overzealous President. If not now, when? If not us, then who?" This statement underscores his belief in the importance of Congressional oversight.
In another tweet from the same day, he emphasized the significance of legislative power by stating: "Congress is a co-equal branch of government, and we should use this opportunity to remind President Trump that he is not all-powerful." Here, Peters highlights the need for maintaining checks and balances within the federal government.
On March 13, 2025, Rep. Peters further addressed economic concerns and political responsibilities by tweeting: "Our vets, servicemembers, scientists, fed workers, justice system, free press, allies & all Americans pressed to pay their bills as recession approaches are depending on Senate Dems to fight for the Constitution and against the ruin of Trump. They don’t need a bullshit show vote.…" This tweet reflects his concern about economic challenges facing Americans and calls for action from Senate Democrats.
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