Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, posted a series of statements on his official Twitter account on October 20, 2025. The tweets addressed topics ranging from the ongoing government shutdown to international celebrations and recent law enforcement actions against cryptocurrency fraud.
In his first post of the day, Nunn referenced the status of government funding negotiations and criticized Democratic lawmakers. He stated: "It’s day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown. Let's break down a few of the most common lies and fake narratives they're pushing to try and shift the blame. " (October 20, 2025).
Later in the afternoon, Nunn shared greetings for Diwali, a major festival celebrated by millions around the world. He wrote: "Wishing a bright and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and hope to families and communities around the world." (October 20, 2025).
In another tweet posted that evening, Nunn highlighted a recent action by the U.S. Department of Justice involving cryptocurrency fraud. He said: "The DOJ just cracked the biggest crypto scam in history, seizing $15B from fraudsters operating out of Cambodia. Our bipartisan GUARD Act would give local law enforcement the same tools the DOJ uses, increasing fraud protection in local communities." (October 20, 2025).
The mention of a "Democrat Shutdown" refers to an ongoing federal government shutdown that began earlier in October due to unresolved disagreements between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over budget appropriations.
Diwali is an annual Hindu festival known as the Festival of Lights. It is observed by people around the world as a celebration symbolizing victory over darkness and good fortune.
The U.S. Department of Justice's seizure referenced by Nunn is part of ongoing efforts to combat large-scale financial crimes using cryptocurrency platforms internationally. The proposed GUARD Act mentioned by Nunn aims to enhance local law enforcement capabilities in tackling digital asset-related fraud by providing them with tools similar to those used at the federal level.
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