ABQ Times

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a congressional representative for New Mexico's 1st district, recently shared insights and perspectives on several pressing political issues through her Twitter account. Her posts address various topics, including oversight resolutions, analyses of political actions by opponents, and critiques of federal spending proposals.

On April 7, 2025, Stansbury voiced concerns regarding Elon Musk and DOGE with a recently introduced Oversight Resolution. She emphasized the urgency of investigating alleged unauthorized data mining activities involving artificial intelligence with a tweet, stating, "ICYMI: I introduced an Oversight Resolution to investigate Elon Musk and DOGE’s unsanctioned data mining of our private and secure data and the use of artificial intelligence. The American people deserve to know why Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking our data and what they’re".

Later in the day, April 7th, Stansbury commented on the activities of Trump and the GOP, hinting at their political maneuvers for the week. Her post expressed intrigue and prompted readers to explore further with a cryptic message, "They're baaaackkkk. Here’s what Trump and the GOP are up to this week https://t.co/riVm6q2UdI".

In a critical review posted on April 8, 2025, Stansbury provided financial and policy analysis of a proposed congressional bill supported by former President Trump. She detailed its potential financial impact on the nation, warning about economic implications with respect to government programs and national debt. She outlined in her tweet, "Trump’s ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL will cost the American people: - $37 Trillion over 3 decades - Raise the debt ceiling by $4 Trillion - Cut Medicaid, food, and housing programs by $1.5 to $2 Trillion - Create the largest debt in American history And, WHY?", highlighting her concern about the rationale behind these fiscal actions.