Steve Cohen, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 9th District, shared a series of statements via social media in late April 2025, addressing various issues. Cohen, a veteran politician with a background in law and a long tenure in Congress, has been vocal about matters concerning immigration and significant figures in the music industry.
On April 25, 2025, Cohen criticized the Trump administration for “canceling thousands of student visas” with no prior notice or rationale. He emphasized the impact on institutions like UofM, CBU, and Rhodes, stating, “These students aren’t threats. They’re our future doctors, engineers & entrepreneurs. It’s a disgrace, it’s un-American, and I’m urging Secretaries Rubio & Noem”.
A few days later, on April 28, 2025, Cohen tweeted a link without additional commentary. The tweet is available here.
Also on April 28, 2025, Cohen reflected on the legacy of Warren Zevon, a musician he described as a personal friend and a newly recognized Hall of Famer. Cohen reminisced about their shared experiences and acknowledged Zevon’s talent with the words, “Warren was my best pal. We traveled, shared stages & talked constantly. I introduced him in Memphis & Nashville—’Ladies and gentlemen, Warren Zevon’—and hosted him at the 2000 LA Dem Convention. He always was a Hall of Famer. Now it’s official.”
Additional context reveals that Steve Cohen has been serving Tennessee’s 9th District since 2007, following a career in the Tennessee Senate from 1983 to 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis.
