Rep. John Larson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district, has been vocal on social media regarding his stance against plans he attributes to former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk concerning Social Security and other federal benefits. Larson replaced Barbara Kennelly in Congress in 1999 after previously serving in the Connecticut Senate.
On March 18, 2025, Rep. Larson expressed his frustration over recent legislative actions by stating that “Last week, Republicans blocked our attempt to compel answers from Trump and Musk on their plans for Social Security.” He emphasized the need for transparency and vowed not to back down from what he described as a fight against efforts to “slash & privatize” the system.
Later that day, at 20:04 UTC, Rep. Larson thanked constituents in Cromwell for their support during a visit to a local Senior Center. He reaffirmed his commitment to “defeat Trump and Musk’s plans to cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.”
By 21:54 UTC on the same day, Rep. Larson called for Elon Musk to testify before Congress under oath regarding these issues. In his tweet, he stated that “Trump and Musk want to privatize Social Security & pass the largest cut to Medicaid in our nation’s history.” He ended with a firm warning against any attempts at reducing benefits.
