St. Paul Reporter

Rep. Betty McCollum, a long-serving congressional representative from Minnesota's 4th district, issued several statements through her social media platforms addressing various political issues and meetings. Her statements primarily focus on actions by prominent political figures and provide insights into her engagements with military personnel.

In a tweet dated April 3, 2025, Rep. McCollum criticized actions purportedly undertaken by Musk and Donald Trump, indicating they "illegally fired 10,000 Health and Human Services employees, including the entire staff that keeps the heat on for 10,000 Minnesotan homes." She expressed concern that "Minnesotans should not be left in the cold so that Trump can give away massive tax cuts to Musk and other billionaires."

On April 4, 2025, Rep. McCollum posted another tweet stating President Trump claimed that "his tariff rollout is 'going very well.'" She countered this by noting that "most American families" experienced negative impacts, highlighting the effect on "retirement savings and higher costs today."

Additionally, Rep. McCollum discussed her diplomatic and military engagement in a meeting held on April 3, 2025. She remarked positively in a tweet about the meeting with General Xavier Brunson, stating she felt "grateful for his leadership and for all U.S. troops stationed in South Korea" who are working towards "advancing peace and collaboration with our allies in the region."