Debbie Wasserman Schultz U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Debbie Wasserman Schultz U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 25th district since 2005, recently took to social media to voice her concerns about current government policies. On February 10, 2025, she made several statements via tweets addressing issues related to cancer research funding and veteran services.
In a tweet posted on February 10 at 19:10 UTC, Rep. Wasserman Schultz criticized the Republican Party for their approach towards cancer research funding while pointing out an expenditure by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. She stated, "While Republicans gut cancer research, millionaire @SecDef Hegseth soaks taxpayers for a $50K 'emergency' paint job on his government-subsidized home." She further commented on the Trump administration's management of government resources.
Later that day at 22:59 UTC, Rep. Wasserman Schultz addressed concerns regarding funding cuts impacting veterans. As the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee's Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, she expressed her commitment to ensuring veterans receive necessary benefits and services. Her statement read: "Trump’s funding cuts harm our veterans." She called upon the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for collaboration in this effort.
Following this tweet at almost the same time (22:59 UTC), another post was shared without additional commentary or context: "https://t.co/bOICkoqGBM"
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