Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Yesterday, the Trump Admin announced they will not reopen this facility. Massive for-profit prisons like this, that make money off of keeping kids locked up, should never exist in America or anywhere. Glad to see this symbol of Trump’s hate shut down – we must continue the fight. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

In the battle to relight Lady Liberty’s torch–restoring the respectful treatment of refugees–let’s pause to celebrate a victory. To everyone who helped publicize and protest against the massive child refugee prison in Florida known as Homestead, thank you. https://t.co/tWPuHqVGri — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Not to be cheesy, but in queso you missed it, I’m so proud of @ROGUE_CREAMERY for breaking the mold at the World Cheese Awards and bringing home the honor of Best Cheese in the World! https://t.co/Is7PyarSvr — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenKamalaHarris: The disproportionate impact these fires are having on our most vulnerable populations, including domestic workers, is… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Trump has done everything he can to extinguish Lady Liberty’s torch. It’s on us to light the flame once more & resume our place as a beacon of hope. Today we honor all that she represents & the contributions of those who have come here, yearning to be free. #NationalImmigrantsDay — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I can think of very few times in my life when Lady Liberty’s words were more important to our future. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free... I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” https://t.co/22gjKAUZdL #NationalImmigrantsDay https://t.co/zE1NpkcZws — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Peter, thank you so much for the birthday wishes. Here’s to another year of protecting Americans’ healthcare together! (P.S. My team wants to make sure you know that Natasha is welcome to the Senate anytime 🐕) — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Matt is right. Climate change doesn’t manifest as any one thing. It’s wildfires in the West. Flooding in the Midwest. Increased hurricanes in the East. Lost homes. Lost jobs. Lost lives. The list goes on. Pretending it’s not real is certainly not helping. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I’m deeply saddened by today's news. Kay & I bonded over the path we walked together, & it was w/ great pleasure we worked together on the Banking and Health & Education committees. She was a terrific champion for working America & I will miss her dearly. https://t.co/GRKBgfsqgE — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

While Kirstjen Nielsen tries to rewrite history as the hero of her own story, and Trump considers promoting her fmr Chief of Staff to run DHS… a reminder that we are still just now discovering how many kids they traumatized and tore from their families to make a political point. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Open Skies allows the US to conduct unarmed flights over Russia to monitor military movements. It’s important for US and European security, particularly for partners like Ukraine, who live under threat of invasion. Trump’s foreign policy is careening from mistake to mistake. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Barr’s job is Attorney General of the United States. The UNITED STATES. He’s not Donald Trump’s PR flunky. Is this really happening or is this just the latest episode in some bizarre TV series? — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Thank you, @SunnyCheungCKY. The U.S. should never be complicit in supporting state-sponsored oppression, which is why I’m fighting to get this bill passed. Your voice is powerful and I stand with you. #StandWithHongKong — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

My team is the best. Surprising me with my favorite flavor icecream (Cherry Garcia!) for another rotation around the sun. Thank you everyone for the kind wishes today! https://t.co/rtkqwzBOxl — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @portlandwater: Thank you @SenJeffMerkley for your work on the Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act. When selected for this pro… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

And it’s embarrassing the President needs to be reminded of that. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

.@HouseGOP: A security clearance isn’t a prop for publicity stunts. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Ambassador Taylor’s testimony makes clear the depth of Trump’s malfeasance. Despite Trump's overwrought tweets, the impeachment inquiry is a constitutionally-mandated process brought about by his actions. Read the Ambassador’s statement for yourself: https://t.co/uqeXhKB32L — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @dberrygannett: . @SenJeffMerkley, who has visited a detention center at the border, said in his mind, @realDonaldTrump has “distinguis… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @OregonZoo: Endangered species worldwide are a step closer to getting critical protection against traffickers thanks to the Senate passa… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @MamasConPoder: “We need the House, the Senate, and the occupant of the Oval office to protect fundamental rights and that includes to p… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

As revealed in emails I obtained in January, Chad Wolf was an architect of the Trump Administration's family separation strategy to rip children from their parents' arms. This fact alone makes him utterly unfit to lead @DHSgov. https://t.co/htU92xFuSj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

And Putin gets exactly what he wants. This is a moral, military, and strategic disaster. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This is disgusting and wrong. This impeachment inquiry is a constitutional process you brought on by your actions. Lynchings are hate crimes and a dark stain on our nation’s history. Your inability to recognize the difference says a lot. https://t.co/HZLX6DgMV7 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Donald Trump doesn’t care about the presidency and he sure doesn’t care about this country. Donald Trump cares about Donald Trump, and that is all any of this has ever been about. That's why I've introduced the Swamp Act w/ @SenMarkey & @maziehirono: https://t.co/Psvjlgl8Mt — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

And any argument that Trump wouldn’t have benefited is nonsense. First, his property would have gotten a huge amount of free publicity. Second, he'd be selling out rooms that are normally empty that time of year. https://t.co/okHiBMvu0S — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Before this story gets lost in the news cycle, it’s important to note that before the WH’s harried backtrack on Doral, Trump’s people floated having private donors pay for OFFICIAL GOVT BUSINESS—which would have made his admin even more beholden to special interests + big donors. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenMarkey: Shame on all the President’s men who sat silently around the Cabinet table while he lied about the "phony emoluments clause.… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @natsfert: Yesterday @SenJeffMerkley @SenMarkey and @maziehirono introduced “the SWAMP At” which would prohibit any summits or meetings… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The “Scrutinizing White House Activities that Make Profits (SWAMP) Act” will prohibit any multilateral summits or meetings with foreign heads of state (like the G-7) from being held at Trump-owned properties. Consider this a helping hand in draining the swamp, @realdonaldtrump. — PolitiTweet.org