U.S. Rep. John James 10th District of Michigan | Ballotpedia
U.S. Rep. John James 10th District of Michigan | Ballotpedia
Rep. John James, who represents Michigan’s 10th District in the U.S. Congress, has recently taken to social media to discuss issues ranging from border security to federal spending.
On July 17, 2025, Rep. James expressed concerns about the situation at the northern border and questioned American expenditures on Canadian security. He stated, "Smoke, fentanyl and foreign criminals have poured across our northern border and Canadians have their “elbows up” while President Trump generously scrambles jets to defend Vancouver. Why are Americans spending so much on Canadian safety when it seems that they couldn’t care less".
Two days later, on July 18, 2025, Rep. James addressed legislative efforts in Washington regarding fiscal policy and national defense appropriations: "This week, the House passed critical legislation to return fiscal sanity to Washington with the Rescissions Act, and to strengthen our national defense with Defense Appropriations. We're stopping the DC bloat that is driving us towards bankruptcy while ensuring that our".
Continuing this theme on July 19, 2025, he commented on his vote for recent budgetary measures: "I was proud to vote YES on the Rescissions Act this week. It's a victory for American taxpayers, slashing $9 billion in wasteful spending, including $7.9 billion in foreign aid misused by Biden to push far-left ideologies. House Republicans, alongside @POTUS, are ensuring the".
John James has served as a member of Congress since 2023 and is currently based in Farmington Hills after being born in Detroit in 1981.