Madison Reporter

Rep. Mark Pocan, a U.S. Congressman representing Wisconsin’s 2nd district, shared his views on various political matters through a series of tweets on February 14, 2025. Pocan, who has been serving in Congress since 2013 after succeeding Tammy Baldwin, expressed concerns over budget cuts and international relations involving high-profile figures.

On February 14, 2025, Rep. Mark Pocan criticized the House Republican majority's new budget proposal in a tweet. He stated that the proposed budget would "cut more than 1 TRILLION dollars including Medicaid and SNAP." Pocan highlighted the potential impact on millions of Americans relying on these programs while suggesting that Republicans favor wealthy donors. "The House Republican majority is pushing their new budget that will cut more than 1 TRILLION dollars including Medicaid and SNAP."

Later that day, Pocan commented on a meeting between Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He questioned the purpose of the meeting and implied uncertainty about leadership roles by asking rhetorically who might be in charge. "Elon Musk met with Prime Minister Modi of India. Even Trump doesn’t know why."

In another tweet posted on February 14, 2025, Pocan raised concerns about the actions of Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump regarding nuclear safety. He suggested that their actions could lead to dangerous outcomes and advocated for preventive measures to ensure public safety. "It's like @ElonMusk and @RealDonaldTrump are asking for a nuclear incident."