Deb Haaland, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current gubernatorial candidate in New Mexico, has used her social media platform to highlight her campaign priorities and recent community engagements.
On August 22, 2025, Haaland posted: "New Mexicans know how sacred our communities, cultures, and families are. We know what it means to be resilient. As governor, I'll fight fiercely to make sure every person can be safe, healthy, and thrive."
The following day, August 23, 2025, she shared details about a Labor Day event: "Today I joined UA Local 412, families, and friends in an early Labor Day celebration. Solidarity, labor pride, and hard work bands this community together. As governor, I'll work to uplift all New Mexican industries and build ways for them and their loved ones to thrive."
On August 24, 2025, Haaland spotlighted a local business while criticizing federal trade policy: "Today's Small Business Spotlight features Cutbow Coffee! Coffee lovers around our state are seeing their daily cup of coffee jump in price because of President Trump's tariffs. As governor, I will work to protect and uplift each and every small business owner in New Mexico."
Haaland's posts reflect ongoing themes in her campaign: support for local industry, protection of cultural values within New Mexico communities, advocacy for small businesses affected by national policies such as tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency on certain imported goods—tariffs that have been linked to rising consumer prices across multiple sectors.
Previously serving as U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 2021 until announcing her run for governor in New Mexico in 2024 (https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-run-new-mexico-governor), Haaland is recognized as one of the first Native American women elected to Congress before joining President Biden’s Cabinet.
