Antelope Valley Today

Rep. Mike Garcia, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 27th district, shared a series of tweets addressing various topics from space exploration to international relations and military support. Garcia, who has been in office since 2020 after replacing Katie Hill, provides insights into his views on these matters.

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Mike Garcia highlighted SpaceX's advancements in space travel with the upcoming launch of Starship’s sixth integrated test flight. He stated that this marks "another milestone in revolutionizing space travel" as Starship aims to become the world's largest and first fully reusable rocket. "Just over a month after the launch and first ever catch of the Super Heavy Booster, @SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship’s 6th integrated test flight—another milestone in revolutionizing space travel."

On November 20, 2024, Garcia reflected on his two decades of service flying F/A-18 Super Hornets in the Navy. He emphasized values such as precision and discipline while expressing support for the Navy football team against Army with his message: "Spent 20 years flying F/A-18 Super Hornets in the Navy. Precision, discipline, and always getting the job done—just like the Mids will."

In a tweet dated November 21, 2024, Garcia criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding its stance on Israel's defense actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. He asserted that Israel is protecting itself from groups he described as terrorist organizations committed to genocide and called for unequivocal U.S. support for Israel: "The ICC has lost all credibility. Israel is fighting to protect its people from the barbaric violence of Hamas and Hezbollah—terrorist groups committed to genocide."