St. Paul Reporter

Betty McCollum, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 4th district, recently posted a series of tweets addressing significant political and social issues. McCollum, who has been a congressional representative since 2001, has shared her position on judiciary powers, education funding, and a recent military tragedy.

On April 1, 2025, McCollum highlighted a recent judicial decision aimed at protecting educational grants. She mentioned that a federal judge had halted actions by Elon Musk and President Trump, aimed at canceling teacher training grants. According to her post, "In a win for our community, a federal judge stopped Elon Musk and President Trump from illegally canceling teacher training grants for UMN and St. Thomas University. The President cannot illegally take away scholarships to give away massive tax cuts to Elon Musk and his".

In another post later that day, McCollum expressed her stance against a legislative initiative affecting the nation's judiciary. She noted, "Republicans in Congress have already given up their power to the executive, and now they're demanding the same from the judiciary. I will vote no on the ridiculous scheme to ban nationwide injunctions. We must maintain a nonpartisan bench and protect the separation of powers." Her comment reflects her ongoing commitment to preserving judicial independence and the separation of powers.

Moreover, McCollum shared her condolences regarding a tragic incident involving U.S. Army soldiers. She stated on April 1, 2025, "I extend my condolences to the families, friends, and fellow servicemembers of the U.S. Army soldiers who we lost during a training exercise in Lithuania. Our nation is grateful for their service." McCollum's words honor the service and sacrifice of those involved in the military exercise.