James Walkinshaw
@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social
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Dad. Husband. VA-11 Congressman. Rep. Connolly’s longtime Chief of Staff. www.jameswalkinshaw.org
Great to see so many friends and supporters in Reston for No Kings Day! Grateful for this dedicated, high-energy community and all the folks across the Commonwealth who continue to show up and make their voices heard.
#NoKings
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Front Royal is coming together and speaking out in the face of the chaos and recklessness coming from this administration. Thrilled to join everyone who showed up with energy and conviction on No Kings Day.
#NoKings
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Thank you to everyone in Warrenton who brought the energy to No Kings Day—showing up, speaking out, and refusing to stay silent in the face of corruption.
#NoKings
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Kicked off No Kings Day in Woodstock this morning. Amazing to see so many showing up and speaking out to defend our democracy and reject unchecked power.
#NoKings
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Last night, House Republicans rejected the unanimous, bipartisan Senate agreement to end the shutdown. It would have funded TSA, FEMA, cybersecurity, and more, without giving more money to ICE and CBP.
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I don’t buy that Epstein’s close associates had no idea about his crimes. More importantly, the survivors tell us that this doesn’t add up.
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Not one House Republican has signed on to our discharge petition to force a vote to fund TSA and pay our hardworking TSA agents. It’s clear: this is another Trump-Republican shutdown.
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Markwayne Mullin doesn’t have the temperament or experience to be DHS Secretary.
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I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund as I run for re-election. With reproductive health care still under attack across our country, I’m fighting with
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Trump sent ICE agents to wander around airports and said they don’t need masks. If they don’t need masks at the airport, why do they need masks when they’re in communities across our country?
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As we head into the spring break travel season, Americans are facing $4-a-gallon gas prices because of Trump’s war in Iran and 4-hour TSA lines because of Trump’s shutdown.
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32 years ago, my friend and mentor Gerry Connolly and his wife, Smitty, opened their home for a small St. Patrick’s Day gathering. Year after year, the Fête welcomed new faces and grew to become the largest annual Democratic gathering in Virginia.
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Chairman Comer says that we’re opening “cans of worms” by releasing all the Epstein files. But we can’t finish this investigation until the DOJ releases the remaining documents and stops the illegal redactions.
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Today marks six months since I was sworn into Congress. Representing Virginia’s 11th District is the honor of a lifetime. I’m grateful every day for the chance to connect with constituents, stand alongside advocates, and fight for the issues that matter to our community. We’re just getting started.
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21 days ago
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Great to join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith tonight for her annual Mardi Gras celebration!
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As Trump and MAGA Republicans try to rig the midterm elections by redrawing maps, Virginia has the opportunity to level the playing field. Early voting is underway. Vote YES on Virginia’s redistricting referendum between now and April 21st. Go to
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24 days ago
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Working families in VA-11 deserve results, and delivering for our community remains my top priority. I was proud to secure more than $13.4 million to strengthen public safety, invest in higher education, protect clean water and our environment, and improve critical infrastructure.
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Launched a final GOTV canvass for Tom Dannan before a fundraiser for my friend Jimmy Bierman. Fairfax needs leaders like them fighting for our teachers, students, parents and taxpayers. Reminder if you live in Braddock you can vote for Tom tomorrow from 6 am - 7 pm at your regular polling place.
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Public education is under attack in our country. My son is getting ready to start kindergarten and I know we need strong leaders like Tom Dannan on the School Board. If you’re in the Braddock District, vote for Tom Dannan in the special election on Tuesday, March 3rd! Polls are open 6 AM - 7 PM. 🗳️
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Congressional Republicans are not serious about getting the truth in this Epstein investigation. Despite knowing that she had nothing to do with Epstein or his crimes, they insisting on deposing Hillary Clinton.
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Chairman Comer is establishing a precedent for former presidents to testify before the Oversight Committee. Donald Trump is mentioned tens of thousands of times in the Epstein files. Why haven’t Republicans demanded his testimony?
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It’s only a golden age for crooks and grifters like Trump and his Epstein Class buddies.
#SOTU26
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We have clear testimony that Trump’s DHS is slashing training requirements for ICE agents—the very training designed to ensure officers know the limits of their authority, and to avoid the brutal tragedies that have occurred during this administration.
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Epstein survivor Jess Michaels will be my guest at tomorrow night’s State of the Union address. I want Trump and the American people to see Jess and her fellow survivors’ courage.
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about 1 month ago
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Senator Mark Warner has worked tirelessly to strengthen our economy and deliver results for Virginia families. I’m proud to have his endorsement for re-election in Virginia’s 11th District.
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Donald Trump’s tariffs were about his ego. He unilaterally picked the pockets of working families while lining the pockets of his billionaire buddies. I’ve said it all along: American families cannot afford his ego. Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a win for the rule of law and working families.
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Lt. Governor Hashmi has committed her life to education and public service, fighting for opportunity for all. I’m proud to have her endorsement for re-election in Virginia’s 11th District.
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Governor Spanberger served in Congress and knows what it takes to get results. I’m proud to have her endorsement for re-election in Virginia’s 11th District.
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Virginia’s success depends on cooperation across local, state, and federal government. These leaders from across the redrawn 11th district are on the front lines of the challenges facing our communities.
about 1 month ago
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James Walkinshaw
Rep. James Walkinshaw
about 1 month ago
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing across Virginia and around the world. May this holy month bring you and your loved ones peace, reflection, and renewal.
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Trump was back on the golf course today amid the partial government shutdown. Hopefully when he gets back he’ll be ready to negotiate to rein in DHS. Democrats are ready whenever he is.
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For a year the Trump administration has been dismantling parts of DHS that keep Americans safe. Laying off thousands at FEMA, CISA, and other agencies. Now they’ve shut down the entire department rather than rein in their out of control mass deportation machine.
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The DOJ is legally required to explain their redactions in the Epstein files. After reviewing unredacted documents, it’s clear that they are continuing to coverup the names of individuals potentially involved in Epstein’s horrific crimes.
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If Republicans want to shut down the government to avoid requiring judicial warrants before DHS smashes down your door, that’s their choice. The American people won’t agree with it.
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about 2 months ago
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I’m running for re-election in Virginia’s 11th district. My full statement ⬇️.
about 2 months ago
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We can’t afford to wait until DHS kills someone else. Trump and Republicans haven’t shown any real willingness to consider reforms to immigration enforcement, and they just passed a bill that allows DHS to continue the same chaos and lawlessness. That’s why I voted No today.
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about 2 months ago
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Alex Pretti was killed by the Trump administration. They are trying to break us. But we are not broken. We are stronger than ever—and we are making a difference.
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Last night we brought together faith and advocacy leaders from across Northern Virginia to mourn Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and all those harmed by the brutality of DHS. This moment is bigger than politics. It’s about our shared humanity.
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Today I stood with federal workers outside VA headquarters as we mourned the loss of Alex Pretti—a VA ICU nurse, caregiver, and public servant killed by DHS. We will keep organizing, keep showing up, and keep fighting to hold this administration accountable.
2 months ago
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The Trump Administration to Minnesota: “Turn over your voter rolls and we’ll stop terrorizing your citizens!” What the heck does that have to do with public safety?
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From failing to deliver natural disaster relief and corruption scandals to lawless immigration enforcement and the killing of Alex Pretti, Kristi Noem has violated her oath of office. She needs to be removed.
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State and local law enforcement agencies across this country have some basic standards. Federal agencies should too. The DHS funding bill needs explicit language reining in Trump’s out-of-control immigration enforcement, and violators need to be disciplined and fired.
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Donald Trump won’t be President forever and Republicans won’t control Congress forever. It might not be tomorrow and it might not be next week, but there will be accountability for this violating the law and violating the civil and constitutional rights of the American people.
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53 years since Roe v. Wade, and we won’t stop fighting until reproductive freedom is fully restored.
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American families cannot afford Donald Trump’s ego. Last year, his trade wars cost the average American family $1,200. This year it’s $2,100. Now, he’s threatening more tariffs in his fight over Greenland.
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Proud to witness history today, and looking forward to working with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones for the next four years!
2 months ago
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Tomorrow, I’m traveling to Minneapolis for a field hearing to hear directly from community members impacted by the militarization and brutal tactics of ICE and federal immigration enforcement agencies. It’s time for Congress to rein in the abuses coming from the Trump Administration’s DHS.
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I’m voting YES for Fair Elections. My full statement.
3 months ago
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Renee Nicole Good’s three children are without a mother today. As Renee’s children mourn, this White House has expressed zero remorse for her killing, and instead is more interested in spinning a narrative than conducting a real investigation.
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Congrats to Delegates-elect Gretchen Bulova and Margaret Franklin on their overwhelming victories tonight. Both will make incredible members of the General Assembly!
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