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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Rep. Mark Pocan addresses housing, Trump remarks, and wealth inequality

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Mark Pocan U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Mark Pocan U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Mark Pocan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Wisconsin’s 2nd district since 2013, recently shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets. His comments touch on topics ranging from affordable housing in Madison to critiques of prominent figures and policies.

On December 3, 2024, Rep. Pocan expressed his support for affordable housing initiatives in Madison by stating "The rent is too damn high. Thrilled to see more affordable housing being built in Madison – let’s keep it up!" This tweet highlights his ongoing commitment to addressing housing affordability.

Later that day, at 18:10 UTC, he referenced former President Donald Trump with a remark about Project 2025: "I'm old enough to remember when Trump said he had no idea what Project 2025 was." This comment reflects Pocan's critical stance on Trump's past statements and actions.

In another tweet posted at 22:33 UTC on the same day, Rep. Pocan commented on wealth inequality with reference to an unnamed billionaire: "Guy worth $330 billion throwing a temper tantrum because he can't get his $56 billion pay day. #TaxTheRich" This statement underscores his advocacy for taxing the wealthy and addressing economic disparities.

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