NYC Gazette

Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 7th district, has expressed strong opinions on social media regarding Elon Musk and his influence on federal government operations. Her recent tweets have focused on Musk's involvement in governmental affairs and broader political issues.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Velázquez stated her distrust of Elon Musk and his associates with respect to their role in the federal government. She asserted that "the American people don't either" trust them. In collaboration with her colleagues from the US Progressives, she emphasized the need to "FIRE Elon Musk." The full tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, February 7, 2025, Velázquez addressed concerns about former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's intentions towards the Department of Education. She accused them of wanting to dismantle the department and jeopardize children's futures nationwide. Velázquez assured that such actions would not go unchallenged, emphasizing that "our kids deserve better." The complete tweet is available here.

On February 8, 2025, Rep. Velázquez highlighted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) achievements in returning $21 billion to consumers and erasing medical debt for over 15 million people. She suggested that this success might be why "the world’s richest man wants to shut it down," referring to Trump's efforts as turning the government into a "piggy bank for billionaires." This tweet can be viewed here.