U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez Serving the 3rd District of New Mexico | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández used her social media platform on October 20, 2025, to comment on recent political developments, focusing on the government shutdown, healthcare funding, and a community event in Santa Fe.
In her first post of the day, Leger Fernández criticized the ongoing government shutdown. She stated: "Republicans’ shutdown has gotten so bad they just furloughed the people who help secure our nation’s nuclear stockpile. This is what happens when the governing party refuses to do its job. They need to come back to work so we can end the shutdown and keep America safe." (October 20, 2025)
Later that evening, she addressed healthcare funding and alleged expenditures at the White House. She wrote: "No money for your healthcare, but Trump is destroying the White House to build himself a lavish ballroom. Any Republicans want to speak up?" (October 20, 2025)
In her final post of the day, Leger Fernández described a community gathering in Santa Fe. She shared: "Millions showed up. We marched. We chanted. We sang. We lived the first amendment. We love America. Community is the air that democracy breathes and our lungs are full. Thank you, Santa Fe!" (October 20, 2025)
Leger Fernández represents New Mexico's 3rd congressional district. She has secured her seat in three consecutive elections: defeating Alexis Martinez Johnson in both 2020 and 2022 with over 58% of the vote each time, and overcoming Sharon Clahchischilliage in 2024 with 41.8% of the vote.