Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, addressed a range of issues in a series of tweets posted on October 10, 2025. His posts highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, particularly for veterans, and criticized Senate Democrats for their role in the ongoing government shutdown.

In a tweet marking World Mental Health Day, Nunn emphasized community responsibility and support for veterans. On October 10, 2025, he wrote, "On World Mental Health Day, we recognize that it's on us to reach out, check in, and remind our loved ones they’re not alone. For a veteran adjusting to life back home, a simple call or honest conversation can be life-changing."

Later that day, Nunn addressed the government shutdown, attributing it to Senate Democrats. At 17:13 UTC, he posted, "It's day 10 of the Democrat Shutdown. @HouseGOP passed a bill weeks ago to pay our troops and keep services running — the same kind of clean CR Senate Democrats have supported more than a dozen times. Now they’re playing politics and holding the government hostage over $1.5T in"

In another tweet posted at 19:19 UTC, Nunn highlighted the local impact of the shutdown. He stated, "Iowans are feeling the impact of the Democrat Shutdown. Families are worrying about paychecks, families are facing uncertainty, and our troops are working without pay. While @HouseGOP passed a commonsense bill to fund the government, Senate Democrats continue to block relief and"

Nunn's remarks come as the federal government faces its tenth day of a partial shutdown, affecting services and federal employee pay. He has consistently placed responsibility for the shutdown on Senate Democrats, noting that House Republicans had previously passed legislation intended to keep government services running and ensure troops are paid. This political impasse has led to widespread concern among constituents, particularly those dependent on federal services and military families.

As a representative from Iowa's 3rd district, Nunn's statements reflect both national and local anxieties during the ongoing government funding dispute.