U.S. Rep. John James 10th District of Michigan | Ballotpedia
U.S. Rep. John James 10th District of Michigan | Ballotpedia
Rep. John James, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Michigan's 10th District since 2023, has been vocal on social media about his legislative initiatives and political views. Born in Detroit in 1981, James now resides in Farmington Hills.
On June 19, 2025, Rep. John James expressed his stance against government taxation policies with a tweet stating: "Tired of the government sticking their hands into your wallets? The One Big Beautiful Bill will END tax on tips and overtime so you can keep what you make. You earned it, you keep it. It's that simple!" This message highlights his support for reducing taxes on specific income types to allow citizens to retain more of their earnings.
Later that day, he addressed criticisms from political opponents regarding the same bill by tweeting: "Don't believe the Democrat lies about the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here's the facts: this bill will deliver the LARGEST TAX CUT in American history! The average American will see a double-digit decrease in their taxes, with those making between $30,000 and $80,000 seeing a 15%". In this post, he emphasizes the potential financial benefits for middle-income earners if the bill is enacted.
On June 20, 2025, Rep. James invited followers to join an online event focused on border security issues by posting: "WATCH LIVE: Secure Our Northern Border Policy Roundtable with @Sec_Noem. :". This indicates his involvement in discussions concerning national security alongside other prominent figures.