Former Congresswoman Val Demings

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The Trump Administration began the practice of expelling thousands of asylum seekers. One fight to Haiti earlier this month sent 22 children back into a destabilized and dangerous situation. I’m joining colleagues to call for an immediate halt to these inhumane deportations. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The boogeyman of “antifa” is a transparent distraction from what our law enforcement and national security experts say is the real threat: far-right violent extremists. People also denied that the Klan was a threat. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Former FBI anti-terrorism agent Mike German tells us that the federal government is far behind on tracking and prosecuting white supremacist terrorism. This should be one of our top national security priorities. @HouseJudiciary — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Dishonest actors always tell us to ignore our own eyes and ears. The violent white supremacists who chanted “Jews will not replace us” in Charlottesville and “Fight for Trump” in D.C. made their intentions perfectly clear. (At @HouseJudiciary hearing on domestic terrorism) https://t.co/Qjy0sYaoZ9 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We are simply not going to tolerate any more obstruction. The vast majority of the American people support additional #covid relief in the #AmericanRescuePlan. Whether it gets GOP votes or not, we’re moving forward to bring the country together and keep people safe. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

House Republicans just voted unanimously to try to adjourn Congress in a failed effort to block the #EqualityAct, a civil rights bill to extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans. This sad attempt to preserve bigotry & ignorance has no place in today’s America. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Today’s white nationalist violence is a direct evolution of the terrorism of the KKK and other hate groups. By understanding our history, we can confront this violence, provide healing for victims, and establish justice. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Violent extremists are the biggest domestic terror threat to the U.S. Today’s @housejudiciary hearing will examine that threat as we work to confront and remove it. Starting now: https://t.co/68V0QUh838 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Our biggest danger on COVID relief is to do too little. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Republicans opposing our emergency #covid relief would harm millions of Americans looking to get back to work. https://t.co/NubFRJLHEY — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

- 18 million on unemployment - 24 million hungry, including 12 million children - 40 million fear eviction - School closures - Inequities worsening - 8 in 10 minority businesses on brink of closure We will pass the #AmericanRescuePlan this week—with or without the GOP. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

During the 1918 influenza pandemic, Dr. Roberts tirelessly treated patients from Ponte Vedra to Ormand Beach. According to local legend, he didn't lose a single patient to the pandemic. He was tragically killed at age 52 in an auto accident due to his constant travels. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Dr. Daniel Webster Roberts was the first Black physician in St. Augustine, Florida, a town which would become central to the Civil Rights Movement. Forgotten by some local histories, in the early 1900s he had "the largest medical practice in Florida." #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/yg86aE8nDP — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

@bethrain74 Looking forward to it. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

It's time for the Congressional Art Competition! If you are a student in the 10th District, submit by Friday, April 23rd. Last year's winner: Ali Malik of Dr. Phillips High School for "Crane." Talk to your school's art teacher and learn more here: https://t.co/rpv8ee9F2M https://t.co/YRUzm9Dere — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @FiringLineShow: #BlackHistory: “We can talk about racism in America, we can read about racism in America, but there's nothing like the… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @KlasfeldReports: As the Senate hearing on the Capitol siege continues, I wanted to highlight this interview with @RepValDemings, ex-Orl… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

During WWII, she spent time in Sarasota, Florida. Black people "weren’t supposed to be on the street after, what was it, nine o’clock,” she later said. “We were only to be seen when we were in performance.” Not any longer, thanks to her and many more. #BlackHistoryMonth — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Over the course of her career, she played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole, Billy Joel, and more. Nat King Cole gave her the name "Queen of Keys." https://t.co/pyZnd2XUmx — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

She performed on the road for soldiers during World II, and toured worldwide. In her older age, she reinvented herself as the “Silver Fox” and continued performing and directing, in addition to raising millions for charity work. https://t.co/upipFaGIeE — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

At age 11, she performed at Carnegie Hall. It was the 1930s, and as she later said, "Black people didn’t perform there." She and her husband moved to Nevada, becoming the first Black people to own a nightclub/casino there: Lillette’s Rhythm Club. https://t.co/4uaZnJ8V2N — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The “Queen of Keys,” Lillette Jenkins-Wisner was a child prodigy who performed and taught music right up until her death at age 94, including here in Florida. She helped revolutionize what Black women could do and own in America's entertainment industry. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/i1vkCflBoD — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Please take this disease seriously. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. Protect yourself and others. The long-term effects, even after recovery, can be brutal. And doctors describe COVID deaths as excruciating, traumatic, and scarring. https://t.co/9MzmXMSanB — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

This week @HouseDemocrats will pass the #AmericanRescuePlan to bring relief to Americans, small businesses, and local communities, and to support @POTUS’ work to ramp up vaccine distribution. This should not be partisan. People need help now. https://t.co/laV9ZmK1DY — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The truth shall set you free. https://t.co/mdervdK6BK — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans during this pandemic have skyrocketed. It’s racist, wrong, and must stop. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Reports that the governor has prioritized friends and donors in vaccine distribution are deeply troubling. We are all in this pandemic together. Vaccine distribution must be swift, fair, and accessible to all Floridians no matter their ZIP code. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

It can be hard to understand the reality of half a million deaths. But to each of their families, these losses are real and heartbreaking. I am praying today for the families that have lost loved ones to this pandemic. It did not have to be this bad. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Educator, civil rights leader, and presidential advisor Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was the most powerful woman I knew as a child. She has inspired me for my whole life. Soon, she will become the face of Florida in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol. Read more here #BlackHistoryMonth: — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We pledge our loyalty to the belief in “liberty and justice for all.” I’m calling on all of my colleagues, of both parties, to leave old prejudices behind and pass the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. — PolitiTweet.org