Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, a U.S. Representative from New Mexico, marked the anniversary of September 11 with several posts on her official X account, reflecting on national unity and remembrance.
On September 10, 2025, Leger Fernández shared a post without additional commentary (link). Later that evening, she urged Americans to reflect and reconnect with core values: "Let every American step back, even just for a day, and recommit ourselves to something deeper. Let us operate not from hate or fear, but from love—for our neighbors, for our democracy, for our shared future." On September 11 itself, she posted a message commemorating the events of 9/11: "September 11 is a day we will never forget. The tears of a grieving nation will forever be seared in our memory and the pain of those who lost loved ones will always stay with us. We carry sorrow, but we stand strong and steadfast in the face of adversity and hate."
Leger Fernández has represented New Mexico’s 3rd congressional district since her first election victory in 2020. She won re-election in both 2022 and 2024; in the most recent contest against Sharon Clahchischilliage she received approximately 41.8% of the vote compared to her opponent’s 43.7%. In prior elections she defeated Alexis Martinez Johnson twice—winning by margins of roughly 58% to 41% in both races.
Her posts align with the tradition among elected officials to use anniversaries such as September 11 to promote unity and resilience.
