North Tulsa Today

Congressman Josh Brecheen, representing Oklahoma's 2nd district since 2023, recently shared his views on various topics through a series of tweets. Brecheen, who succeeded Markwayne Mullin and previously served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2018, expressed his opinions on legislative matters and political affiliations.

On November 19, 2024, Congressman Brecheen voiced his opposition to H.R. 8371, stating: "I deeply respect our troops and veterans and support Congress’s constitutional duty to care for them. However, I could not support H.R. 8371 because it expands the VA’s definition of what a spouse is to include same-sex unions." He emphasized his respect for service members while explaining his stance against the bill.

In another tweet dated November 20, 2024, Brecheen questioned whether certain actions would lead to more conservative election results in Oklahoma. He stated: "Does this bring about more conservative election results for Oklahoma? The answer is 'No!' It undermines the conservative ideology in Oklahoma." His remarks suggest concerns over potential shifts in ideological alignment within the state.

Later that day, Congressman Brecheen announced his participation in a new political group with notable figures Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. He tweeted: "Excited to join the DOGE Caucus to help Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy dismantle woke, weaponized, and wasteful government." This indicates his involvement in efforts aimed at addressing perceived inefficiencies within government structures.