Rep. Scott Perry, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 10th District, has been vocal on various issues through his social media presence. On March 13, 2025, he addressed claims involving high-profile figures and their statements about Social Security and Medicare.
In a tweet posted on March 13, Perry referenced a claim made by “@SenSchumer & @Bloomberg” that Elon Musk called for eliminating or cutting Social Security and Medicare. Perry disputed this assertion with a link to an article from Breitbart News’ John Carney, stating “Musk did not call for eliminating Social Security or Medicare. He also did not call for benefit cuts,” thereby labeling the claim as false.
Later that day, at 22:49 UTC, Perry questioned the intentions of Senate Democrats in relation to an impending government shutdown. His tweet asked succinctly “Will Senate Democrats vote to shut the government down on Friday?”, indicating concern over potential political maneuvers affecting government operations.
On March 14, at 11:48 UTC, Rep. Perry discussed economic policy regarding tariffs in historical context. He tweeted about tariffs being used as a strategic tool in trade negotiations and noted their historical significance before income tax was established in 1913. He wrote “Tariffs are a bargaining chip and, at times, necessary to address what’s inequitably been taken from America.” emphasizing their past role in financing the nation.
