Mark DeSaulnier U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mark DeSaulnier U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mark DeSaulnier, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 10th district since 2015, shared his thoughts on various political matters through social media posts earlier this month. His comments touch upon historical conversations, constitutional powers of Congress, and current challenges faced by federal programs and communities.
On February 11, 2025, DeSaulnier invited followers to engage with a discussion regarding Port Chicago. He urged people to "Check out the full conversation about Port Chicago below (2/2)."
In a tweet posted on February 12, 2025, DeSaulnier expressed support for fellow Democrat Rosa DeLauro in emphasizing Congressional authority over federal spending. He stated that "the Constitution gives Congress the sole power to control federal spending, not the Executive Branch." This was in response to what he perceives as an attempt by Elon Musk to usurp Congressional power.
Later that day, DeSaulnier voiced concerns over threats posed by President Biden and Elon Musk towards essential programs and communities. He announced plans for a town hall meeting aimed at addressing these issues: "The President and unelected billionaire & DOGE head Elon Musk have threatened programs tens of millions of Americans rely on..."
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