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Rep. Marcy Kaptur addresses treasury official's resignation amid Elon Musk controversy

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Marcy Kaptur U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Marcy Kaptur U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 9th district, shared several statements on January 31, 2025, regarding significant developments in the U.S. Treasury Department and broader implications for national financial management.

In her first post, Rep. Kaptur directed followers to additional information about a letter she had referenced: "You can find more information about our letter here: https://t.co/nI82O28nZg" (January 31, 2025).

Later that day, Rep. Kaptur commented on a major resignation within the U.S. Treasury Department: "The top @USTreasury official in charge of disbursements for Social Security, Medicare payments, and Treasury Department transactions has resigned after pressure from @ElonMusk’s reckless effort to gain control over critical transactions impacting millions of our citizens." (January 31, 2025). This statement highlighted concerns over potential disruptions in essential government services.

Following this revelation, Rep. Kaptur expressed apprehension about the management of these critical resources: "These must be responsibly managed and not tapped into by someone who only seeks to gain more power and expand his vast wealth by reaching into the pockets of the American people." (January 31, 2025). Her comments reflect worries about external influences on national financial stability.

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