Memphis Standard

Steve Cohen, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 9th district, has recently shared his perspectives on various national issues through a series of tweets. His comments touch upon subjects ranging from federal building closures to challenges faced by high-profile companies.

On March 6, 2025, Cohen expressed concerns over actions by Elon Musk and his associates related to the closure of federal buildings. He specifically mentioned the Odell Horton building in Memphis, which he had named after an African American jurist. Cohen criticized these efforts as lacking foresight for essential services like federal courts. "Musk & the DOGE crew keep proving they’re not as smart as they think."

In another tweet dated March 7, 2025, Cohen commented on a recent incident involving SpaceX's Starship rocket. The spacecraft broke apart post-launch, scattering debris along Florida's coast and over the Caribbean. Citing POLITICO as his source and sharing via Google app, Cohen remarked on the limitations faced even by influential figures like Elon Musk. "A SpaceX Starship broke apart after launch..."

Further addressing financial matters on March 7, 2025, Cohen linked to an article from The New York Times discussing cryptocurrency-related legislation. He voiced his concern that such support jeopardizes U.S. financial stability and suggested it serves political motives rather than public interest. "this act and other support of crypto is putting the United States financial status in jeopardy."