Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed a range of topics on his social media account on October 7, 2025. His posts included remarks on the anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, condolences for a fellow Iowa legislator, and commentary on the ongoing government shutdown.

In a post commemorating the events in Israel, Nunn stated on October 7, 2025: "Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists killed nearly 1,200 innocent Israelis in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Iowans know what it means to stand with our allies. America's commitment to Israel will never waver. https://t.co/anlKQtkLjt"

Later that day, Nunn expressed sympathy regarding the death of an Iowa state senator. On October 7, 2025 he wrote: "I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Iowa Sen. Claire Celsi. While we often differed politically, I join our community in honoring her service and sending heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time."

Addressing domestic politics and legislative developments, Nunn commented on the federal government shutdown that began in late September 2025 due to budget disagreements between Congress and the White House. On October 7, he posted: "We're one week into the Democrat Shutdown. @HouseGOP passed a clean CR to keep the government open. Senate Democrats continue standing in the way of paychecks for Iowa troops and food assistance for families over a wishlist of partisan spending. https://t.co/ifNj2snmGY" The shutdown resulted from stalled negotiations over federal spending priorities.

The attack referenced by Nunn took place on October 7, 2023 when Hamas militants launched an assault against Israeli communities near Gaza, resulting in significant casualties among civilians and military personnel—an event widely reported as one of Israel’s deadliest days since its founding.

Zach Nunn has served as a U.S. Representative from Iowa since January 2023.