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
Mark Pocan, a U.S. Congressman representing Wisconsin's 2nd district since 2013, recently expressed his views on various political issues through a series of tweets. Pocan, who succeeded Tammy Baldwin in Congress and has an extensive background in state politics, continues to voice his opinions on national matters.
On March 13, 2025, Rep. Mark Pocan criticized the proposed budget cuts to Medicaid by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. He stated that "Medicaid covers one in three Americans. Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are pushing a budget that cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid while giving handouts to billionaire donors like Elon Musk."
Later the same day, Pocan commented on legal proceedings involving former President Trump. He expressed approval of judicial decisions regarding Trump's actions by stating "I'm glad the courts are recognizing Trump's unconstitutional power grab."
In another tweet posted on March 13, 2025, Rep. Pocan emphasized his commitment to safeguarding Social Security benefits for all citizens regardless of their political affiliation. He declared "I don’t care if you’re a Democrat, Republican, or none of the above. I’m going to keep fighting to protect your Social Security!"
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