Steve Cohen, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 9th district, recently made several statements on social media addressing key political figures and events. Known for his long tenure in Congress since 2007, Cohen has been vocal about various national issues.
On December 3, 2024, Cohen expressed strong opposition to the potential appointment of Kash Patel as FBI Director. He stated, “Kash Patel supports Qanon conspiracies and wants to destroy the FBI on day one. It’s a sacrilege to even consider him for FBI Director, and it’s an insult to every hardworking DOJ and FBI official we have—many of whom he wants to fire.” This tweet highlighted his concerns about Patel’s alignment with conspiracy theories and his intentions towards the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
On December 4, 2024, Cohen dismissed rumors regarding another key political position by stating simply that “He is not going to be Sec. of Defense.” The context or subject of this declaration was not expanded upon in the post.
Later that same day, Cohen commented on fundraising activities associated with Donald Trump’s team. He posted a link detailing “Trump team outlines inauguration benefits for donors”, followed by symbols indicating monetary influence.
