Rep. James Walkinshaw
@repwalkinshaw.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. VA-11 Congressman. Rep. Connolly’s longtime Chief of Staff. Official account.
Trump’s ICE raids make our communities less safe. At a field hearing with @oversightdemocrats.house.gov in LA, we heard from a woman whose 79 year old father, an American citizen, was brutally assaulted by ICE.
Trump’s mass deportation policies are leading to civil rights violations.
Trump’s mass deportation policies are leading to civil rights violations.
November 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Trump’s ICE raids make our communities less safe. At a field hearing with @oversightdemocrats.house.gov in LA, we heard from a woman whose 79 year old father, an American citizen, was brutally assaulted by ICE.
Trump’s mass deportation policies are leading to civil rights violations.
Trump’s mass deportation policies are leading to civil rights violations.
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for all those who work to make our community strong and welcoming, in spite of many challenges.
Wishing you a restful and happy Thanksgiving.
Wishing you a restful and happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for all those who work to make our community strong and welcoming, in spite of many challenges.
Wishing you a restful and happy Thanksgiving.
Wishing you a restful and happy Thanksgiving.
Tonight, my thoughts are with the National Guardsmen fighting for their lives and their loved ones.
We don’t yet know the motive for this heinous crime, but a full, transparent investigation needs to take place to determine whether or how it could have been prevented.
We don’t yet know the motive for this heinous crime, but a full, transparent investigation needs to take place to determine whether or how it could have been prevented.
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Tonight, my thoughts are with the National Guardsmen fighting for their lives and their loved ones.
We don’t yet know the motive for this heinous crime, but a full, transparent investigation needs to take place to determine whether or how it could have been prevented.
We don’t yet know the motive for this heinous crime, but a full, transparent investigation needs to take place to determine whether or how it could have been prevented.
I’m horrified to learn that National Guardsmen have been shot in Washington, DC.
My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and those who served alongside them in the Guard.
My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and those who served alongside them in the Guard.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I’m horrified to learn that National Guardsmen have been shot in Washington, DC.
My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and those who served alongside them in the Guard.
My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and those who served alongside them in the Guard.
At @oversightdemocrats.house.gov’s LA field hearing, families shared the trauma of Trump’s ICE raids.
Law-abiding citizens and immigrants are being brutally detained while real public safety threats go ignored.
Law-abiding citizens and immigrants are being brutally detained while real public safety threats go ignored.
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
At @oversightdemocrats.house.gov’s LA field hearing, families shared the trauma of Trump’s ICE raids.
Law-abiding citizens and immigrants are being brutally detained while real public safety threats go ignored.
Law-abiding citizens and immigrants are being brutally detained while real public safety threats go ignored.
(1/2): Yesterday @oversightdemocrats.house.gov held a shadow field hearing in Los Angeles to hear firsthand the impacts of Trump’s reckless deportation policies.
They’ve targeted and brutally detained law-abiding immigrants and American citizens, with a campaign designed to sow fear.
They’ve targeted and brutally detained law-abiding immigrants and American citizens, with a campaign designed to sow fear.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
(1/2): Yesterday @oversightdemocrats.house.gov held a shadow field hearing in Los Angeles to hear firsthand the impacts of Trump’s reckless deportation policies.
They’ve targeted and brutally detained law-abiding immigrants and American citizens, with a campaign designed to sow fear.
They’ve targeted and brutally detained law-abiding immigrants and American citizens, with a campaign designed to sow fear.
Trump promised to lower prices.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump promised to lower prices.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social bravely flew 39 combat missions, commanded the space shuttle, & recovered fallen astronauts.
He’s being “investigated” for a video where he simply states the law.
That tells you everything you need to know about the Trump admin.
He’s being “investigated” for a video where he simply states the law.
That tells you everything you need to know about the Trump admin.
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social bravely flew 39 combat missions, commanded the space shuttle, & recovered fallen astronauts.
He’s being “investigated” for a video where he simply states the law.
That tells you everything you need to know about the Trump admin.
He’s being “investigated” for a video where he simply states the law.
That tells you everything you need to know about the Trump admin.
We should be expanding opportunities for veterans to start and grow businesses, instead Donald Trump is ripping away their livelihoods.
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We should be expanding opportunities for veterans to start and grow businesses, instead Donald Trump is ripping away their livelihoods.
(1/2): Joined community partners and local nonprofits at today’s #GivingMachinesDC launch with @churchofjesuschrist.social.
These machines turn a simple swipe into meals, housing support, medical care & more, raising $32M for charities worldwide since 2019.
These machines turn a simple swipe into meals, housing support, medical care & more, raising $32M for charities worldwide since 2019.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
(1/2): Joined community partners and local nonprofits at today’s #GivingMachinesDC launch with @churchofjesuschrist.social.
These machines turn a simple swipe into meals, housing support, medical care & more, raising $32M for charities worldwide since 2019.
These machines turn a simple swipe into meals, housing support, medical care & more, raising $32M for charities worldwide since 2019.
This morning, I joined the incredible team at Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to help distribute Thanksgiving meals to families in Fairfax County.
Our community is strongest when we show up for one another and today was a powerful reminder of that.
Our community is strongest when we show up for one another and today was a powerful reminder of that.
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This morning, I joined the incredible team at Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to help distribute Thanksgiving meals to families in Fairfax County.
Our community is strongest when we show up for one another and today was a powerful reminder of that.
Our community is strongest when we show up for one another and today was a powerful reminder of that.
@kaine.senate.gov & I introduced bicameral legislation to demand accountability for VA resident & Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
This week, Trump rolled out the red carpet & defended Mohammed bin Salman, the man who ordered the killing.
Jamal & his family deserve justice.
This week, Trump rolled out the red carpet & defended Mohammed bin Salman, the man who ordered the killing.
Jamal & his family deserve justice.
My statement on Trump’s defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman after he was asked about the murder of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi:
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
@kaine.senate.gov & I introduced bicameral legislation to demand accountability for VA resident & Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
This week, Trump rolled out the red carpet & defended Mohammed bin Salman, the man who ordered the killing.
Jamal & his family deserve justice.
This week, Trump rolled out the red carpet & defended Mohammed bin Salman, the man who ordered the killing.
Jamal & his family deserve justice.
Really enjoyed joining @wamu.org The Politics Hour live at Fair Oaks Mall today.
Thank you to @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and every neighbor who tuned in, showed up, and took part in the conversation!
Thank you to @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and every neighbor who tuned in, showed up, and took part in the conversation!
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Really enjoyed joining @wamu.org The Politics Hour live at Fair Oaks Mall today.
Thank you to @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and every neighbor who tuned in, showed up, and took part in the conversation!
Thank you to @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and every neighbor who tuned in, showed up, and took part in the conversation!
Trump moves Maxwell to a cushy prison where she gets special benefits, according to a whistleblower.
Now she’s refusing to participate in our investigation.
What are they hiding?
Now she’s refusing to participate in our investigation.
What are they hiding?
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Trump moves Maxwell to a cushy prison where she gets special benefits, according to a whistleblower.
Now she’s refusing to participate in our investigation.
What are they hiding?
Now she’s refusing to participate in our investigation.
What are they hiding?
Great visit with the team at TrustPoint in Herndon today—cutting-edge space innovation happening right here in Fairfax.
Proud to see our community leading the way in next-gen technology and talent.
Proud to see our community leading the way in next-gen technology and talent.
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Great visit with the team at TrustPoint in Herndon today—cutting-edge space innovation happening right here in Fairfax.
Proud to see our community leading the way in next-gen technology and talent.
Proud to see our community leading the way in next-gen technology and talent.
Live radio with a live audience in Fair Oaks Mall? Absolutely.
So grateful to @wamu.org’s Politics Hour, @nnamdikid.bsky.social,Tom Sherwood, and everyone who called in, asked questions, listened, and shared laughs.
So grateful to @wamu.org’s Politics Hour, @nnamdikid.bsky.social,Tom Sherwood, and everyone who called in, asked questions, listened, and shared laughs.
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Live radio with a live audience in Fair Oaks Mall? Absolutely.
So grateful to @wamu.org’s Politics Hour, @nnamdikid.bsky.social,Tom Sherwood, and everyone who called in, asked questions, listened, and shared laughs.
So grateful to @wamu.org’s Politics Hour, @nnamdikid.bsky.social,Tom Sherwood, and everyone who called in, asked questions, listened, and shared laughs.
Let’s be clear: swastikas and nooses are not gray areas.
They are violent symbols of hate rooted in evil and racism, and America should never tolerate their display, not on our streets and certainly not in our armed forces.
My full statement below ⬇️
They are violent symbols of hate rooted in evil and racism, and America should never tolerate their display, not on our streets and certainly not in our armed forces.
My full statement below ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Let’s be clear: swastikas and nooses are not gray areas.
They are violent symbols of hate rooted in evil and racism, and America should never tolerate their display, not on our streets and certainly not in our armed forces.
My full statement below ⬇️
They are violent symbols of hate rooted in evil and racism, and America should never tolerate their display, not on our streets and certainly not in our armed forces.
My full statement below ⬇️
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender lives taken by hate.
Their memory fuels my work — from helping Fairfax earn a perfect 100 on HRC’s Equality Index to supporting the Equality Act in Congress.
I’ll keep fighting discrimination until we eradicate hate.
Their memory fuels my work — from helping Fairfax earn a perfect 100 on HRC’s Equality Index to supporting the Equality Act in Congress.
I’ll keep fighting discrimination until we eradicate hate.
November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender lives taken by hate.
Their memory fuels my work — from helping Fairfax earn a perfect 100 on HRC’s Equality Index to supporting the Equality Act in Congress.
I’ll keep fighting discrimination until we eradicate hate.
Their memory fuels my work — from helping Fairfax earn a perfect 100 on HRC’s Equality Index to supporting the Equality Act in Congress.
I’ll keep fighting discrimination until we eradicate hate.
Donald Trump’s posts today were deeply disturbing.
Political violence against anyone is unacceptable, and we cannot, under any circumstances, normalize it.
It must be condemned immediately.
Political violence against anyone is unacceptable, and we cannot, under any circumstances, normalize it.
It must be condemned immediately.
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Donald Trump’s posts today were deeply disturbing.
Political violence against anyone is unacceptable, and we cannot, under any circumstances, normalize it.
It must be condemned immediately.
Political violence against anyone is unacceptable, and we cannot, under any circumstances, normalize it.
It must be condemned immediately.
Trump promised to cut costs. Instead, he and Congressional Republicans drove up prices on health care, groceries, and utilities.
Virginia families are paying $553 more than last year — and Fairfax families are feeling it.
The GOP simply doesn't care.
Virginia families are paying $553 more than last year — and Fairfax families are feeling it.
The GOP simply doesn't care.
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Trump promised to cut costs. Instead, he and Congressional Republicans drove up prices on health care, groceries, and utilities.
Virginia families are paying $553 more than last year — and Fairfax families are feeling it.
The GOP simply doesn't care.
Virginia families are paying $553 more than last year — and Fairfax families are feeling it.
The GOP simply doesn't care.
WAMU’s's Politics Hour show is going on the road!
Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21 at 12pm, @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and I will be live at Fairfax Oaks Mall for a candid, on-air conversation with audience questions.
I hope you’ll join us in person or listen from wherever you are.
Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21 at 12pm, @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and I will be live at Fairfax Oaks Mall for a candid, on-air conversation with audience questions.
I hope you’ll join us in person or listen from wherever you are.
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
WAMU’s's Politics Hour show is going on the road!
Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21 at 12pm, @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and I will be live at Fairfax Oaks Mall for a candid, on-air conversation with audience questions.
I hope you’ll join us in person or listen from wherever you are.
Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21 at 12pm, @nnamdikid.bsky.social, Tom Sherwood, and I will be live at Fairfax Oaks Mall for a candid, on-air conversation with audience questions.
I hope you’ll join us in person or listen from wherever you are.
My statement on my appointment to the House Committee on Homeland Security ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My statement on my appointment to the House Committee on Homeland Security ⬇️
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
(1/2): Fairfax’s vibrant economy is key to Virginia’s continued success.
But Trump Administration policies — federal job cuts, contract cancellations, tariffs, and health care cuts — are doing damage.
But Trump Administration policies — federal job cuts, contract cancellations, tariffs, and health care cuts — are doing damage.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
(1/2): Fairfax’s vibrant economy is key to Virginia’s continued success.
But Trump Administration policies — federal job cuts, contract cancellations, tariffs, and health care cuts — are doing damage.
But Trump Administration policies — federal job cuts, contract cancellations, tariffs, and health care cuts — are doing damage.
(1/2); This weekend I joined WellFed at First Baptist Church of Vienna to connect with families grappling with the Trump Administration’s attacks on federal workers.
It’s always hard to hear the stories of those who have lost their jobs due to reckless policies.
It’s always hard to hear the stories of those who have lost their jobs due to reckless policies.
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
(1/2); This weekend I joined WellFed at First Baptist Church of Vienna to connect with families grappling with the Trump Administration’s attacks on federal workers.
It’s always hard to hear the stories of those who have lost their jobs due to reckless policies.
It’s always hard to hear the stories of those who have lost their jobs due to reckless policies.