Mario Díaz-Balart, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, shared several updates via social media on June 17, 2025. Díaz-Balart, who has been an active political figure since his tenure in the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1992 and the Florida Senate from 1992 to 2000, used his platform to address national security, media appearances, and embassy closures.
On June 17, Díaz-Balart stated “Promises made, promises kept. Our border is secure and Americans are safer, thanks to President @realDonaldTrump.” This tweet was posted at 19:08:57 UTC and reflects his support for former President Donald Trump’s border policies.
Later that day at 19:15:48 UTC, he announced his upcoming appearance on a Spanish-language program by tweeting “Estaré en el programa ‘Cada Tarde’ con Agustín Acosta y Carlos Acosta, esta tarde a las 3:20 p.m. ET. ¡No se lo pierda!” This tweet invites followers to tune into his discussion with hosts Agustín and Carlos Acosta.
At 23:42:16 UTC on the same day, Díaz-Balart informed the public about operational changes concerning the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. He tweeted “The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed tomorrow through Friday, June 20. U.S. citizens in the region are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://t.co/Xjy3Q9M1ce to receive timely Security Alerts and important updates from the Embassy.”
Díaz-Balart was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently resides in Miami. He is an alumnus of the University of South Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
