Becca Balint Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Becca Balint Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Becca Balint, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Vermont’s at-large district, has recently shared her views on social and economic issues through a series of tweets. These posts reflect her stance on topics ranging from political appointments to economic inequality.
On November 25, 2024, Rep. Balint commented on former President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Russ Vought as head of the budget office, stating: "Yes, Trump lied. By naming Russ Vought — the architect of Project 2025 — to lead the budget office, it is completely undeniable that Project 2025 will be the blueprint for his second term."
Later that day, she addressed wage disparities across the United States by noting: "There is not a single state in the US where the minimum wage is equal to the cost of living. There is nowhere in the nation that a single person can support themselves on minimum wage. We cannot accept this as normal." This tweet highlights her concern over inadequate wages relative to living costs.
On November 26, 2024, Rep. Balint discussed income inequality with statistical comparisons over several decades: "71% of Americans believe the economy is rigged against them. They’re not wrong.
1973: Top 1% took home 9% of the income in the US
2023: Top 1% took home 26.5% of the income in the US
Wealth created by millions of people greatly benefits a tiny group of extremely rich people." This statement reflects her critique of wealth distribution and its impact on ordinary citizens.
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