LeoMartinezForVA
@LeoMartinez4VA
Democracy & Economic Equity Advocate. #Biden46. Former: Small Biz Commission, UMW Board, VADEMS Steering/Central & VA11 Congressional Candidate.
From Exile to the Ballot: My Struggle for Democracy via @IQLatino iqlatino.org/from-exile-to-…
I'm filled with happiness and gratitude for the Americans who were wrongfully detained in #Venezuela and are now back home in the U.S. I also celebrate the release of the Venezuelans who faced wrongful detention in #ElSalvador, after the U.S. government deported them without…
BREAKING: Venezuela frees 10 detained Americans in a three-country deal that also has El Salvador releasing migrants deported by the U.S. apnews.com/article/prison…
It’s a historical constant: Republican administrations with GOP majorities always explode the national debt and fiscal deficits, then pretend they’re the party of “fiscal responsibility.” 🧵Let’s walk through the record, President by President:
My statement with @MarkWarner on the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office finding that President Trump and congressional Republicans’ megabill will add more than $4 trillion to the deficit over the next ten years:
Good analysis, by @LeoForVirginia, of the so-called "GENIUS Act." Also, here's how Virginia's US House delegation voted (all Rs voted yes; Ds voted no except for @RepVindman and @RepSuhas; in the Senate, Warner voted yes, Kaine voted no) bluevirginia.us/2025/07/sunday…
.@vademocrats and @FairfaxDems are to win with @JamesWalkinshaw in VA-11th CD!
The GENIUS Act Is No Genius Move: How Congress Left the Crypto Wild West Intact by Leo Martinez via @IQLatino iqlatino.org/the-genius-act…
This are the real consequences with impact on people’s daily lives, created by Trump’s economic policies. 👇🏾
A New York produce wholesaler warns that US tomato supplies will be severely limited if President Trump imposes a proposed 17% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico
There are also very specific negative implications of this #TrumpTariffs for the Virginia economy, which I included in this OpEd 👇🏾
A few months ago I wrote about the impact of #TrumpTariffs in general, but in particular, the negative implications for small and new business >> iqlatino.org/restoring-trad… This confirms more about the importance of restoring balance and economic rationality in our trade policy. 👇🏾
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“The three liberal justices are writing about a majority unbound by law,” Aziz Huq argues—a dramatic change in the way that Supreme Court dissents work. theatln.tc/edmT5Vcu
Marco Rubio will go down in history as the Secretary of State who: – Terminated TPS for 600,000+ Venezuelans – Gutted the State Dept. with 1,300+ layoffs of competent career diplomats and officials with years of experience and excellent service to our nation – Slashed USAID &…
From Exile to the Ballot: My Struggle for Democracy via @IQLatino iqlatino.org/from-exile-to-…
Días de independencia: la experiencia del Venezolano-Americano via @IQLatino iqlatino.org/dias-de-indepe…
This year we are getting back the Governor’s mansion with @SpanbergerForVA, and ending this nonsense
🚨 Latino immigrants -including undocumented & TPS holders- power Virginia’s economy: 🔹 $7.9B in income 🔹 $1.8B in taxes/year 🔹 $6.6B in spending 🔹 Backbone of farming, tech & construction 🔹 Thousands of small biz owners But under @GovYoungkin, ICE courthouse raids are up…
This guy 👇 should have been the clear choice to anyone who wanted legitimate representation and wanted to fight back in such an openly authoritarian wannabe Executive.
I want to congratulate @JamesWalkinshaw on earning the Democratic nomination tonight. I'm so proud of the campaign we built together, rooted in service, integrity, & the belief that we can defend democracy in Congress & deliver real results for every family in Northern Virginia.
Thank you for running an exemplary grassroots campaign and inspiring us along the way. Onwards and upwards! #Adelante @lecumberry
I want to congratulate @JamesWalkinshaw on earning the Democratic nomination tonight. I'm so proud of the campaign we built together, rooted in service, integrity, & the belief that we can defend democracy in Congress & deliver real results for every family in Northern Virginia.
Thanks Dominic, we will remain engaged and fighting the good fights!
This guy 👇 should have been the clear choice to anyone who wanted legitimate representation and wanted to fight back in such an openly authoritarian wannabe Executive.
That should be joint effort in the immediate future, @LatamConverge @cddamericas!
We couldn’t agree more. A forward-looking U.S. foreign policy must prioritize Latin America—not only to address the root causes of migration, but to unlock shared prosperity through strategic investment, economic opportunity, and deeper regional cooperation.
Indeed we will, Senator!
VA-11 deserves a fighter in Congress, and I know @JamesWalkinshaw is ready for the job. Our other candidates ran great races, and we will all work together for victory in September!