Rep. Greg Stanton, U.S. Congressman from Arizona, has posted a series of statements on social media addressing recent national and local issues, including actions by former President Donald Trump, air traffic disruptions at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and Supreme Court deliberations on presidential emergency powers.
On November 4, 2025, Stanton alleged that former President Trump is not complying with court orders regarding food assistance funds. In his post, Stanton wrote: “Trump has been ordered by multiple courts to spend SNAP contingency funds on food assistance this month. He is openly defying these court orders. His action is both illegal and despicable.”
Later the same day, Stanton addressed delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport caused by staffing shortages among air traffic controllers during an ongoing government shutdown. He stated: “Sky Harbor flights were delayed this morning because of Air Traffic Controller shortages. Our essential airport staff are still working without pay. Republicans should come back to Washington to help us strike a deal to end this shutdown now.” This reflects concerns about the impact of federal funding lapses on transportation infrastructure and essential workers.
On November 5, 2025, Stanton commented from a Supreme Court hearing examining whether Trump can use “emergency” powers to impose tariffs. He wrote: “I’m in the hearing room as the Supreme Court considers if Trump can use ’emergency’ powers to impose sweeping tariffs. I’ve led the fight in Congress to stop this abuse & keep costs down for Arizona. What’s at stake today is simple: who writes our laws — the people, or one man?”
Stanton’s remarks follow his recent electoral victories in Arizona’s congressional races; he defeated Kelly Cooper in both 2022 and 2024 general elections, securing 56% of the vote in 2022 and 52.7% in 2024.
