Rep. Doris Matsui, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 7th district since 2005, criticized former President Donald Trump in a series of tweets posted on May 16 and 17, 2026. The tweets focus on federal spending priorities, healthcare funding in California, and the rising cost of living.
On May 16, Matsui posted: “Trump is blowing $13mil on poorly painting the bottom of the reflecting pool instead of saving you money, ending the war in Iran, or making sure you have healthcare.”
The following day, she addressed looming changes to California’s public health insurance program: “1.5 million Californians predicted to lose MediCal coverage. Billions of dollars in cuts looming for our state MediCal program. But instead of rushing to stop the bleed, Trump is twisting the knife further, deferring another $1.3b in payments. Because they don’t care who they”
Later that same day, Matsui criticized Trump’s handling of economic issues: “Trump has completely failed to address the cost of living. While working families struggle to get by, prices keep rising and Trump keeps finding new ways to make life more expensive. From his unconstitutional tariffs, to his illegal war in Iran, to a billion-dollar ballroom”
Doris Matsui was born in Poston, Arizona in 1944 and currently resides in Sacramento at age 78. She succeeded Bob Matsui as representative for California’s 7th district after his death and has served continuously since then. Matsui graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in 1966.
