Rep. David Schweikert, a U.S. Congressman from Arizona, commented on topics ranging from local weather to federal land management and national fiscal policy in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) between February 2 and 3, 2026.
On February 2, Schweikert referenced the annual Groundhog Day tradition with a regional twist: “Groundhog says six more weeks of winter. In Arizona that translates to six more weeks of sending 70-degree forecast screenshots to our relatives who still own snow shovels.”
Later that day, he criticized federal oversight of public lands in Arizona following deadly incidents and significant property loss: “Washington controls the federal land around Globe and Mohave and never did the basic work to manage it. Three Arizonans are dead and damage is over $100 million. Someone in a D.C. cubicle still stamped this ‘no help.'” The post highlighted concerns about the adequacy of federal disaster response for communities affected by mismanagement or natural disasters.
On February 3, Schweikert turned his attention to federal spending priorities, warning about future budgetary pressures: “In about 3 years, HALF of every federal dollar will go to people 65 and older. In the early 2030s, roughly 30% of all tax receipts go just to interest on the debt. Washington has decided everyone still working exists to feed the debt machine.”
Schweikert has represented Arizona in Congress since winning close elections in recent cycles. In 2024, he defeated Amish Shah with approximately 51.9% of the vote, while in 2022 he narrowly prevailed over Jevin Hodge with just over half the votes cast.
