Sarasota Review

Congressman Greg Steube, who represents Florida's 17th congressional district, recently posted a series of tweets addressing government spending, foreign aid, and mental health funding.

On July 17, 2025, Steube questioned federal spending priorities by asking: "Someone explain why it costs more to renovate the Federal Reserve than it did to build Yankee Stadium. The elites do not care about waste and fraud. Our only path back to financial stability is to restore transparency and accountability for those in charge."

The following day, July 18, 2025, Steube commented on Congressional approval of continued foreign aid to Lebanon: "BREAKING: 355 Members of Congress, including 143 Republicans, just voted to continue sending your tax dollars to a terrorist harboring nation. Everyone knows the Lebanese Armed Forces is compromised by Hezbollah. Their government and military are swarming with enemies of the"

Later that same day, he emphasized the importance of federal support for mental health services: "Congress must preserve mental health funding."

Steube's remarks reflect ongoing debates in Congress over fiscal responsibility and U.S. foreign assistance. Renovations at federal institutions like the Federal Reserve have faced scrutiny for their high costs compared to major private projects such as Yankee Stadium’s construction. Congressional votes on aid packages—particularly those involving countries with complex political situations like Lebanon—are frequently contentious due to concerns about security risks posed by groups such as Hezbollah.

The issue of maintaining or increasing mental health funding has been a consistent topic in legislative discussions as policymakers weigh budget constraints against growing demand for behavioral health services.