Madison Reporter

Mark Pocan, a U.S. Congressman representing Wisconsin's 2nd district since 2013, has been vocal on several issues through his social media presence. His recent tweets address critical topics ranging from public health to political accountability and economic fairness.

On March 19, 2025, Rep. Mark Pocan expressed concern over potential cuts to the CDC’s HIV prevention division. He stated that such actions would lead to "significantly less resources, a rise in HIV cases, more babies born with the virus, and countless lives lost." As Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, he emphasized his commitment to working with various groups to raise awareness about this issue. "Eliminating the CDC’s HIV prevention division would be a disaster."

Later that day, at 19:36 UTC, Pocan commended Senator Tammy Baldwin for her efforts on behalf of Wisconsinites while suggesting that another senator from Wisconsin could learn from her example. ".@SenatorBaldwin is showing up for Wisconsinites! Maybe another Wisconsin senator should take notes."

In a subsequent tweet posted at 20:20 UTC on March 19, Pocan criticized the influence of billionaires and large corporations under former President Trump’s administration. He highlighted issues such as the firing of regulators and rollback of consumer protections. Additionally, he announced an upcoming podcast featuring former FTC Chair Lina Khan discussing these challenges. "The American people are tired of being ripped off by billionaires and big corporations..."