James Gallagher, a member of the California State Assembly representing the 3rd District, posted a series of tweets on July 22, 2025, addressing various issues including property rights and misinformation online.
In his first post at 15:00 UTC, Gallagher commented: “Wow https://t.co/UMXaCFShQC”.
Five minutes later, Gallagher expressed strong criticism regarding squatting in properties affected by fire. He wrote: “This is completely unacceptable. We need reforms to boot squatters and it should never be tolerated for even one second when it comes to fire victims. https://t.co/jiMFLRzXbK”.
At 15:10 UTC on the same day, Gallagher addressed an incident he characterized as misinformation circulating online. He stated: “Another hoax uncovered. I saw this story blowing up a few days ago. Don’t spread lies. https://t.co/ao7f2nezlG”.
Gallagher has previously advocated for stronger property rights protections and has called for legislative action to address squatting issues in California, especially following natural disasters that displace homeowners. Squatting incidents have increased in several parts of the state after wildfires and other emergencies forced residents from their homes. These events have prompted lawmakers and community leaders to consider new policies aimed at expediting the removal of unauthorized occupants and supporting fire victims’ ability to reclaim their properties promptly.
Gallagher’s warning about misinformation reflects broader concerns among public officials regarding the rapid spread of false stories on social media platforms and their potential impact on public discourse.
