Golden State Today

Ami Bera, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 6th district, has made several recent statements on social media regarding international and domestic political matters. His tweets have addressed issues in South Korea and his role within the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

On December 3, 2024, Ami Bera expressed his disapproval of the actions taken by President Yoon of South Korea. "I strongly condemn President Yoon’s declaration of martial law," he stated. As a key figure in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Korea Caucus, Bera emphasized the importance of respecting democratic institutions in South Korea.

The following day, December 4, 2024, Bera shared his new position within the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. He announced, "Deeply honored to serve as Whip for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in the next Congress!" He looks forward to collaborating with new leadership to further advance CAPAC's mission.

On December 5, 2024, Bera reiterated his commitment to democracy through another tweet concerning U.S.-South Korea relations. He noted that "America's relationship with South Korea is built on a shared commitment to democracy and democratic ideals." He joined fellow co-chairs from the Congressional Caucus on Korea in advocating for calm and a return to constitutional order in South Korea.