Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of statements on October 10, 2025, criticizing recent federal actions in Chicago and warning about the expiration of health coverage for millions of Americans.

In a tweet published at midnight, Kelly wrote, "No president gets to bend the law to suit his agenda. The judge made it plain: Illinois isn’t a war zone, and Chicago doesn’t need the National Guard on its streets. I’ll keep fighting against this wannabe dictator." This statement came amid controversy over federal deployment of the National Guard to Chicago.

Later that day, at 13:55 UTC, Kelly continued her criticism in another post: " LIVE NOW: I’m joined by gun safety advocates as we demand real solutions against crime—not troops in our streets. President Trump cut $16M from programs that save lives while sending the National Guard into Chicago." The tweet referenced budget cuts to violence prevention programs alongside increased military presence.

At 19:03 UTC on October 10, Kelly shifted focus to healthcare policy with another message: "If Congress lets enhanced premium tax credits expire, 4 million Americans will lose health coverage — including 1.1 million Black Americans. Healthcare isn’t a luxury. It’s a right. Congress must act now to keep coverage affordable and protect every family’s care."

Robin Kelly has represented Illinois' 2nd congressional district since winning a special election in 2013 and has consistently secured re-election by large margins. In the most recent general election in 2022, she defeated Thomas Lynch with more than two-thirds of the vote.

She also won previous elections against Theresa Raborn (2020), David Merkle (2018), John Morrow (2016), and Eric Wallace (2014) with similarly high percentages.