Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn recently shared a series of tweets addressing various political and social issues. His statements touched on international relations, national pride, and legislative achievements.

On July 7, 2025, Congressman Nunn expressed support for President Trump's call for peace amidst escalating tensions with Russia. He noted that despite the president's efforts, "Russia is ramping up attacks on civilian homes and energy facilities." In response to these developments, Nunn announced his leadership role in the bipartisan PEACE Act alongside Representative Josh Gottheimer. The initiative aims to "impose tough new sanctions on the Russian war machine." "President Trump is right to call for peace."

Later that day, at 20:30 UTC, Nunn reflected on American sentiment during Independence Day celebrations. He observed that "American pride is back," attributing this resurgence to strong leadership resulting in "peace through strength, a secure border, and a booming economy." He concluded optimistically by asserting that "the best days of our great nation are not behind us—they’re ahead." "This 4th of July, you didn't need poll numbers to see that American pride is back."

In a subsequent tweet posted at 21:45 UTC on the same day, Congressman Nunn highlighted key components of a reconciliation package he supports. The package includes "$50 billion in funding for rural hospitals," protections for vulnerable groups such as children and seniors, and measures to combat waste within Medicaid and SNAP programs. These efforts aim at restoring integrity within these systems while providing essential support where needed. "Our reconciliation package delivers:"

The PEACE Act mentioned by Congressman Zach Nunn is a legislative proposal aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia due to its aggressive actions against Ukraine.