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Rep. Mark Pocan addresses wealth disparity and military spending in recent tweets

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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, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Wisconsin's 2nd district, shared a series of tweets on December 12, 2024, addressing various socio-political issues. Known for his outspoken views, Pocan replaced Tammy Baldwin in Congress in 2013 and has a long history of public service.

In a tweet posted at 14:40 UTC on December 12, Rep. Pocan stated, "Immigrants didn’t make your healthcare unaffordable. Trans people didn’t ship jobs overseas. The ultra-rich did. Billionaires scapegoat marginalized people to hide their greed. Don’t fall for it." This message highlights his stance on economic inequality and the tactics he believes are used by wealthy individuals to divert attention from systemic issues.

Later that day, at 19:24 UTC, Pocan shared a light-hearted post saying "Literally me https://t.co/5dDaUmBy3P". The context or content of the linked material is not provided within the tweet itself.

At 19:57 UTC on the same day, Rep. Pocan expressed his opposition to military spending with a clear statement: "I voted NO to give the military industrial complex another $895 BILLION check." This tweet underscores his critical view of defense expenditures and aligns with his broader fiscal policy perspectives.

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