Dupage Policy Journal

Rep. Sean Casten, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 6th district since 2019, has recently made several statements on social media addressing current political issues. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and residing in Downers Grove, Casten is known for his active engagement with constituents and vocal presence on matters of national interest.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Casten expressed concern about the state of fascism and its reliance on those who support leaders out of fear or self-interest. He questioned Republican members of Congress regarding their stance towards Elon Musk and their commitment to serving the American public: "Fascism survives so long as the evil at the top is supported by cowards below, willing to look the other way in exchange for some proximity to power."

Later that day, Casten announced a telephone town hall scheduled for February 6 at noon Central Time. The discussion will focus on developments during the early weeks of President Trump's administration and Elon Musk's access to personal data and federal systems: "NEWS: Tomorrow at 12pm CT, I'm hosting a telephone town hall to discuss the first few weeks of the Trump Administration and Elon Musk's unprecedented access to US citizens' personal data and federal disbursement systems."

In another post from February 5, Rep. Casten shared his statement regarding President Trump's proposal concerning Palestinians in Gaza: "My statement on President Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza:" The link directs readers to further details about his position.