Capital District Times

Paul Tonko, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 20th district, has been active on social media addressing various issues and initiatives. His recent tweets cover topics from immigrant advocacy to community engagement with veterans, as well as his views on former President Donald Trump's administration.

On January 31, 2025, Paul Tonko shared his participation in a meeting with leaders from immigrant advocacy organizations in the Capital Region. He emphasized the importance of unity against what he described as "Trump’s dangerous attacks on immigrant communities." "This afternoon, I gathered with leaders from immigrant advocacy organizations across our Capital Region to discuss ways to fight back against Trump’s dangerous attacks on immigrant communities. Now more than ever, it is vital that we stand together and look out for our neighbors."

Later that day, Tonko invited constituents to join his “Valentines for Vets” initiative aimed at showing appreciation for local service members. He encouraged people to mail or drop off Valentine cards at his district offices for delivery to veterans. "Calling all constituents! Help show your appreciation for our local service members by joining in my 'Valentines for Vets' initiative! Mail or drop off your cards at one of my district offices, and I'll deliver them to our local veterans for Valentine’s Day."

On February 2, 2025, Tonko expressed concerns over Donald Trump's initial actions upon returning to office. He accused Trump of using chaos and fear tactics aimed at dismantling federal government services crucial to American families. Tonko directed readers to further details in his newsletter. "Donald Trump’s first two weeks back in office reveal a clear strategy: wield chaos and fear as weapons to dismantle the federal government and eliminate the essential services American families rely on."