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Representative Joe Courtney took to social media to articulate his stance on protecting Social Security benefits in Connecticut’s 2nd District. As an experienced politician, Courtney is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, having represented the district since 2007. He voiced concerns about the influence of Elon Musk and policies tied to President Trump, highlighting their potential impact on key welfare programs.

On April 15, Courtney commented on the actions of Elon Musk, specifically referring to Musk's involvement with the cryptocurrency DOGE. Courtney stated, "If you listen to Elon Musk words and see what he is doing through DOGE, his intent to harm Social Security is crystal clear." According to Courtney, Eastern Connecticut ranks highest in terms of Social Security beneficiaries compared to other areas in the state. He emphasized a communal stance from New London: "hands off our earned benefits!"

A follow-up statement was made by Courtney the next day on April 16, where he expressed his commitment to a cause impacting 164,000 residents. He highlighted the number of people relying on Social Security within Connecticut's Second District, noting it as the highest in any district across the state. Courtney asserted his opposition to Musk’s actions, stating, "I'm fighting back against Elon Musk to protect these hard-earned benefits."

Later on the same day, he announced a live discussion scheduled for the following day. Scheduled for 6:00 PM, the conversation aimed to delve into his efforts to safeguard vital healthcare programs like Medicaid from recent policies proposed by President Trump and the influence of Elon Musk.

Joe Courtney, 70, was born in Hartford and currently resides in Vernon, Connecticut. He graduated from Tufts University in 1975 with a BA, later earning a JD from the University of Connecticut in 1978. Courtney's political career includes serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995 before joining Congress in 2007.