Robin L. Kelly U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Robin L. Kelly U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Robin Kelly, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Illinois' 2nd district, has taken to social media to voice her concerns regarding recent political developments. Her comments are focused on the actions and policies of prominent figures and legislative measures that she believes could negatively impact American citizens.
On March 11, 2025, Robin Kelly expressed criticism towards Elon Musk, accusing him of misleading the public about vital government programs. She stated that "Elon Musk will lie about Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare to justify stealing from Americans and giving to billionaires like himself." Kelly emphasized that these actions could have real-world consequences for ordinary people.
Later the same day, she directed her followers to further information on her stance against a funding bill proposed by House Republicans. In a tweet at 22:54 UTC, she invited readers to "Read my full statement on how the House Republican partisan funding bill abandons hardworking Americans:" providing a link for more details.
In another post at the same time, Kelly detailed specific areas where she believes funds are being misappropriated by House Republicans. She listed healthcare programs, gun violence prevention efforts, affordable housing initiatives, and veterans' benefits as targets of financial cuts. She stated her opposition clearly: "I voted NO to this exploitation of the American people’s tax dollars."
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