Joseph Morelle, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman for New York’s 25th district, has expressed his views on various issues through social media posts dated May 9, 2025. Morelle, who replaced Louise Slaughter in Congress in 2018 and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018, addressed topics ranging from healthcare to political criticism.
In a tweet on May 9, 2025, Morelle highlighted the significance of National Nurses Week by honoring nurses’ “compassion, strength & tireless dedication.” He emphasized the importance of supporting the nursing profession amidst a “growing nursing shortage,” reaffirming his commitment to expanding this vital sector. The original tweet can be viewed here.
On the same day, Morelle criticized former President Trump’s policies in another tweet. He referred to “Trump’s thoughtless cuts” as having detrimental effects on American families and advocated for investing in resources that ensure children’s safety rather than eliminating effective projects. This message was shared here.
In another statement posted later that day, Morelle expressed his satisfaction with developments within the Roman Catholic Church. As a Roman Catholic himself, he praised ongoing efforts aligned with Pope Francis’s initiatives and conveyed gratitude towards the Conclave for adhering to Christian teachings centered around love. His sentiments are available here.
Joseph Morelle is an alumnus of the State University of New York at Geneseo and resides in Irondequoit. Born in Utica in 1957, he has dedicated much of his career to public service both at state and national levels.
