Gerry Connolly U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Gerry Connolly U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 11th district since 2009, has recently shared his views on social media concerning political and economic issues involving high-profile figures and policies. Connolly, who succeeded Tom Davis in Congress and previously served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has been vocal about what he perceives as threats to democracy and economic justice.
On February 12, 2025, Connolly criticized prominent individuals like Donald Trump and Elon Musk for allegedly manipulating chaos to undermine democracy. He stated: "Trump, Musk, and their cronies want you to feel defeated, powerless, and confused so they can use the chaos they’ve created to distort our democracy to do their bidding." He emphasized resilience against these actions by saying that there will be resistance against this "unprecedented assault on the federal workforce."
The following day, February 13, 2025, Connolly expressed disapproval of the House Republican budget plan. He accused it of favoring billionaires at the expense of ordinary Americans' healthcare needs: "The House Republican budget confirms what we've long known – they're stealing taxpayer dollars to reward billionaires and corporations." He highlighted tax breaks benefiting individuals like Elon Musk while millions could lose access to healthcare.
Later on February 13, Connolly directed a pointed remark towards Elon Musk regarding historical context with an international reference: "This isn't South Africa under apartheid, Mr. Musk. You'd do well to remember that."
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