Key West Reporter

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, a U.S. Congressman representing Florida's 28th district, shared several tweets on February 11, 2025, addressing various topics of concern. His social media posts reflect his views on federal resource allocation, geographical nomenclature, and international relations.

In a tweet posted at 15:07:45 UTC, Rep. Gimenez criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for allegedly using taxpayer funds to house illegal immigrants in New York City hotels instead of prioritizing aid for regions like Florida and North Carolina affected by storms. He stated: "UNACCEPTABLE how @FEMA was using our taxpayer dollars to house illegal aliens, including violent offenders, in New York City hotels."

At 15:10:58 UTC, Rep. Gimenez addressed a different issue related to the naming of the Gulf of Mexico. He suggested a name change to encourage domestic tourism spending: "Correction: *Gulf of America If you want Americans to keep spending billions of dollars in traveling to Mexico, I recommend updating the name."

In another post at 15:15:40 UTC, Rep. Gimenez expressed his admiration for Ecuador's natural beauty and economic stability while cautioning against political regression. He remarked on Ecuador's advantageous position with the U.S dollar as its currency and its strong ties with democratic nations: "El #Ecuador es un país privilegiado que goza de una belleza natural tremenda..."