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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Frederica Wilson criticizes Republicans' stance on social welfare programs

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson | Clerk U.S. House of Representatives

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson | Clerk U.S. House of Representatives

Rep. Frederica Wilson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 24th district, has voiced her concerns through a series of tweets on March 12, 2025. The topics addressed include criticism of Republican policies and advocacy for increased teacher salaries.

In a tweet posted on March 12, 2025, at 00:26:53 UTC, Wilson expressed her disapproval of Republican plans regarding social welfare programs. She stated that "Republicans want to take a chainsaw towards Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP." She criticized their willingness to risk a government shutdown rather than cooperate with Democrats.

Later that day, at 12:33:33 UTC, Wilson turned her attention to Elon Musk's influence on political decisions. She remarked that "Elon Musk has made it CRYSTAL CLEAR that he wants to SLASH Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid," accusing Republicans of ceding power to him in exchange for campaign donations.

Finally, at 15:43:41 UTC on the same day, Wilson highlighted the issue of teacher pay. Drawing from her background as an educator, she emphasized the need for higher wages by stating "It’s about damn time we raise teacher pay." Her call is part of her initiative under the American Teacher Act to ensure teachers earn a living wage.

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