Tampa Republic

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, who has been serving Florida's 14th district since 2007, recently shared a series of tweets addressing issues related to political influence and community support. Castor, known for her active role in Congress, highlighted concerns over the involvement of billionaires in government affairs and emphasized the importance of recognizing veterans and first responders.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Kathy Castor expressed her disapproval regarding Elon Musk's potential involvement in governmental agencies by stating, "Unelected billionaire Elon Musk has no place in the Treasury Department, USAID or other agencies." She further assured that "House Democrats will be fighting this blatant corruption with every tool at our disposal."

Continuing her stance against what she perceives as undue influence by wealthy individuals within political spheres, on February 6, 2025, Castor provided an update on her efforts through another tweet: "An update on my fight against the Republican corruption with billionaires."

On a lighter note but equally significant community-focused initiative dated February 6, 2025, Castor encouraged constituents to show appreciation for veterans and first responders. She tweeted: "Roses are red, violets are blue - our Veterans and First Responders deserve valentines too! " urging people to drop off valentines at her Tampa office by February 13th.