Golden State Today

Ami Bera, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 6th District, has recently voiced critical opinions on social media regarding former President Donald Trump's tariff policies and local issues. Rep. Bera, who has been serving since 2013 and replaced former U.S. Congress member Dan Lungren, highlighted the economic implications of Trump's decisions as well as concerns around mail theft in Sacramento County.

On April 3, 2025, Ami Bera criticized Donald Trump's tariff policies, attributing them to significant losses in the stock market. "Trump's reckless tariff announcement triggered the largest one-day loss in the stock market since March 2020. Trump was elected to lower costs, not start trade wars with our allies that will raise costs for everyday goods.", he stated in a post.

The following day, on April 4, 2025, Bera continued his criticism of Trump's economic policies. In another post, he commented on the broader financial impact, noting, "Donald Trump promised that his “Liberation Day” tariffs would “make America wealthy again.” The reality? The stock market has lost $6 trillion in value over the last two days."

On April 5, 2025, Bera shifted focus to a local issue by addressing mail theft concerns in Sacramento County. At a press conference, alongside local officials such as Rancho Cordova Councilmember Linda Budge and Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, he discussed a recent audit by the USPS Office of Inspector General. He stated, "I held a press conference yesterday alongside Rancho Cordova Councilmember Linda Budge, Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan and local residents in response to the USPS Office of Inspector General’s audit on mail theft in Sacramento County. The audit revealed serious" issues that need addressing.