Mario Díaz-Balart U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mario Díaz-Balart U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mario Díaz-Balart, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 26th District since 2003, has recently shared several tweets on various topics. Díaz-Balart previously served in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate before his tenure in Congress.
On March 16, 2025, Díaz-Balart expressed his condolences over the passing of Nita Lowey, a former colleague from the House Appropriations Committee. "I’m heartbroken to hear that my dear friend and former House Appropriations colleague, Nita Lowey, has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time. She was a class act and will be greatly missed."
The following day, March 17, 2025, he tweeted about falling gas prices under President Donald Trump's administration. "HUGE wins for the American people! Gas prices are dropping under President @realDonaldTrump's leadership." He noted specific figures for Florida: "Today: $3.10; One year ago: $3.47; Record High: $4.89 (6/13/2022)."
Later that same day, he further highlighted economic achievements attributed to President Trump’s leadership by noting reductions in egg prices and illegal border crossings alongside declining gas prices. "Under President @realDonaldTrump: -Egg prices are down by nearly 50 percent -Gas prices are falling -Illegal border crossings are at historic lows".