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Ritchie Torres addresses Elon Musk and defends colleagues in recent tweets

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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 15th district, has recently shared several statements on social media addressing various issues and events. His posts reflect his perspectives on matters involving public figures and political dynamics.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Torres expressed concern over Elon Musk's treatment of one of his constituents. He stated that "Elon Musk has demonized my constituent as a criminal." Torres criticized Musk for treating public servants like Nancy as "objects to be discarded."

Later the same day, Rep. Torres conveyed his condolences following the death of Congressman Turner. In his message, he described Turner as "a good man who devoted his life to public service." He added that Turner's presence will be missed.

In another post dated March 6, 2025, Rep. Torres defended fellow congressman Adriano Espaillat against what he termed an offensive attack. He asserted that "@RepEspaillat has spent his career honorably serving the people of New York." Additionally, he criticized Trump's GOP for their actions against Espaillat.

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