U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, who has represented Colorado’s 1st district in Congress since 1997, posted a series of tweets on December 18, 2025, criticizing former President Donald Trump’s recent actions and priorities.
In her first post at 02:58 UTC, DeGette stated: “Tonight proved, once again, that Donald Trump is more focused on himself rather than the American people.”
A minute later, she expanded on her criticism by writing: “Instead of working to lower the costs of health care, energy and other every day expenses, he’s usurping Congress’ authority, tearing down the East Wing to build a $400 million ballroom, and going after his political enemies.
Denverites see through his lies, and we will always”
Later that day at 19:31 UTC, DeGette commented on the administration’s decision regarding a federal research facility: “Donald Trump has made clear that he is willing to exact political retribution on those opposed to his reckless agenda.
The decision to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder is blatantly political and only reinforces this administration’s efforts to”
Diana DeGette has served as Colorado’s 1st District representative in Congress since succeeding Pat Schroeder in 1997. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. Born in Tachikawa, Japan in 1957 and currently residing in Denver, DeGette holds a BA from Colorado College (1979) and a JD from New York University (1982).
