Madison Reporter

Rep. Mark Pocan, a U.S. Congressman representing Wisconsin’s 2nd district, has been vocal on various issues through his social media presence. On February 6, 2025, he addressed concerns about federal employees using their positions for personal gain and criticized Elon Musk in particular. Later that day, Pocan announced the launch of a new podcast aimed at discussing justice-related topics with notable guests such as Wendell Potter. The following day, he expressed solidarity with fellow representatives in recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing health disparities.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Mark Pocan shared his stance on corruption among federal employees through a tweet: "Federal employees can’t use their positions to line their pockets. It’s illegal. It’s corruption. It’s theft from taxpayers." He specifically mentioned Elon Musk in this context and announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at closing loopholes for "Special Government Employees."

Later that day, at 23:58 UTC, Rep. Pocan tweeted about launching a new podcast: "BIG NEWS! I’m launching a new podcast: With Liberty and Justice for Some." He revealed that the first guest would be Wendell Potter, known for exposing practices within the health insurance industry.

On February 7, 2025, Rep. Pocan recognized National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day alongside colleagues RepRobinKelly and RepBonnie through another tweet: "Today, I stand with @RepRobinKelly and @RepBonnie in recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day." As Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, he reiterated his dedication to reducing disparities in prevention and care within Black communities.