Memphis Standard

Steve Cohen, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee's 9th district since 2007, has made several statements on social media regarding political issues and developments. Cohen, who replaced Harold Ford Jr. in Congress and previously served in the Tennessee Senate from 1983 to 2003, often uses his platform to share insights into legislative matters.

On November 16, 2024, Steve Cohen expressed his views concerning the House Speaker's stance on an ethics report involving Matt Gaetz. He tweeted: "The house speaker says he will argue against releasing the ethics report on Matt Gaetz because it would be a breach of protocol. With serious and reliable reports of illegal activity involving an underage female,and violations of Congressional ethics concerning campaign funds..." This statement reflects concerns about potential breaches of Congressional ethics and protocol.

In another tweet dated November 17, 2024, Cohen highlighted his support for significant infrastructure legislation. He wrote: "Three years ago, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law #IIJA. It included $54M to build a new Memphis Area Transit Facility, and nearly $394M for the new I-55 bridge. I was the only Congressman in TN to vote for it." This emphasizes his role in supporting infrastructure improvements in Tennessee.

On November 18, 2024, Cohen posted a brief message critiquing certain policies or individuals with financial benefits at stake: "Helps rich and himself". Although succinct, this comment suggests disapproval of policies perceived as favoring wealthier segments.