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Joe Morelle addresses billionaire influence and Trump's policies in recent tweets

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Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joe Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district, shared his views and initiatives through a series of tweets recently. The tweets covered topics ranging from data protection legislation to criticisms of federal policies, as well as community engagement programs for veterans.

On February 7, 2025, Morelle expressed concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on governance and privacy issues. He stated: "We cannot allow unelected and unaccountable billionaires like Elon Musk to seize control of our government and our personal information." To address these concerns, he announced his co-sponsorship of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act aimed at ensuring family safety along with security and transparency.

Later that day, Morelle criticized former President Trump's federal funding freeze policy. He described it as "disastrous," claiming it jeopardized essential programs and services while leaving communities uncertain about their future. Morelle emphasized the need for leadership focused on stability rather than chaos.

On February 8, 2025, Morelle highlighted a community initiative organized by his office called "Valentines for Veterans." He encouraged participation by sending valentines or homemade cards to veterans in the region before February 12. As stated in his tweet: "Spread some love and show gratitude to the brave veterans across our region."

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