Niagara Leader

Claudia Tenney, the U.S. Congress representative for New York’s 24th district, shared her views on economic issues and veteran recognition through a series of tweets. Having served in Congress since 2021 after replacing Anthony Brindisi, Tenney has been vocal about matters impacting her constituents. Her posts touched on tax policies affecting small businesses and family-owned farms as well as honoring Vietnam veterans.

On October 23, 2024, Tenney expressed concerns about the potential expiration of the Trump Tax Cuts. She highlighted that "If the Trump Tax Cuts expire, 40,720 small businesses in #NY24 could face a 43.4% tax rate." She warned that this would negatively impact local job creation and economic growth.

Later that day, Tenney took to social media again to express gratitude towards Vietnam veterans who participated in a recent event. She stated: "Thank you to the 40 Vietnam veterans who joined us for last week’s commemorative pinning ceremony in Wayne County." She emphasized the honor she felt in recognizing these veterans with respect and gratitude.

On October 24, 2024, Tenney addressed the issue of raising the death tax. She voiced concerns regarding its potential effects by stating: "Raising the death tax would have a significant impact on small businesses and family-owned farms." She stressed that such changes could be detrimental to the nation's economy.