Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, a U.S. Representative from New Mexico, used her social media platform on September 30, 2025, to address issues related to congressional proceedings and party dynamics as a government shutdown loomed.
In her first post of the day, Leger Fernández referenced the status of Adelita Grijalva, stating: "The people of Arizona chose Adelita Grijalva to represent them. She's here to fight for her constituents and Americans across the country. It's time for Speaker Johnson to stop playing games and swear her in!" (September 30, 2025).
Later that afternoon, she posted an update about ongoing events: "We’re live now!" (September 30, 2025).
Shortly after, Leger Fernández commented on partisan attendance during critical budget negotiations: "Democrats showed up to do our job. Republicans are on vacation just hours away from a shutdown." (September 30, 2025).
Leger Fernández has represented New Mexico in Congress since winning the seat in 2020. She secured reelection victories against Alexis Martinez Johnson in both the 2020 and 2022 general elections with significant margins—winning by over sixteen percentage points each time—and again prevailed in the 2024 election against Sharon Clahchischilliage.
Her recent posts reflect heightened tensions in Congress as lawmakers face deadlines for funding government operations.
