Don Beyer U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Don Beyer U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Don Beyer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 8th district, has recently expressed his views on various issues through a series of tweets. The tweets reflect his stance on matters concerning federal agencies, consumer protection, and media coverage involving high-profile figures.
On February 8, 2025, Rep. Beyer addressed concerns regarding the actions of the White House under Elon Musk. He stated that "Anyone who respects the rule of law and honors their oath to defend the Constitution should oppose the authoritarian assault by this White House under Elon Musk on federal agencies established and funded by Congress." Beyer affirmed his commitment to standing with those opposing these actions as legal proceedings continue.
Later that day, at 18:00 UTC, Beyer highlighted the achievements of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He noted that "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has returned billions of dollars to the American people." He praised its efforts in shutting down scams and protecting consumers from predatory fees while criticizing "greedy special interests."
In another tweet posted at 18:23 UTC on February 8, Beyer shared links to articles from Vanity Fair and Time Magazine. The Vanity Fair article posed a question about Donald Trump's potential fear of Elon Musk: "Vanity Fair: Is Donald Trump Afraid of Elon Musk?" A link to Time Magazine was also provided without additional commentary.
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