Rep. Greg Stanton, a U.S. Congressman who won re-election in 2024 and 2022 against Kelly Cooper, addressed several national issues in a series of tweets posted on November 9 and 10, 2025.
On November 9, Stanton commented on the ongoing government shutdown and former President Donald Trump’s health care proposals. He wrote, “It’s Day 40 of the shutdown, and Trump’s new ‘plan’ to fix health care is to essentially repeal the Affordable Care Act (sound familiar?) and let insurers drop anyone with pre-existing conditions. If Trump wants to end the shutdown, he needs to start negotiating with Dems today.”
The following day, Stanton addressed marriage equality in the United States. In his tweet from November 10, he stated, “Obergefell is settled law. Our Respect for Marriage Act codified it. Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.”
Later that same day, Stanton highlighted commitments made to Afghan allies who supported U.S. troops during military operations abroad. He tweeted, “We made a promise to the Afghan allies who served with our troops: if you have our back, we’ll have yours. As Trump cracks down on refugees and visas, it’s essential Congress pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to ensure the interpreters and informants that kept our troops safe can”
Stanton has represented his district through multiple election cycles; in both 2024 and 2022 he defeated Kelly Cooper in general elections by significant margins—52.7% to 45.5% in 2024 and 56% to 43.1% in 2022.
These statements come amid ongoing debates over health care policy changes proposed by former President Trump—including efforts related to repealing parts of the Affordable Care Act—as well as legislative actions concerning marriage equality such as Obergefell v. Hodges and congressional measures like the Respect for Marriage Act that seek to reinforce those rights at a federal level.
Congress continues discussions about immigration policies affecting Afghan allies following U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan—a topic that remains contentious as lawmakers consider bills like the Afghan Adjustment Act intended to provide protections for interpreters and informants who assisted American forces.
