Joe Morelle, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, has recently addressed issues of public trust and civil rights in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.
On January 18, 2026, Morelle commented on the relationship between politicians trading stocks and public confidence, stating: “When politicians trade stocks, they erode public trust. A collapse in public trust has serious consequences for our nation.”
The following day, January 19, 2026, he marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy: “Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us take a moment to reflect on his work and his words. As Dr. King reminded us: ‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.'”
On January 20, 2026, Morelle posted a brief message encouraging readers to seek additional information: “Read More: https://t.co/WhIslJHKIo”
Joseph Morelle succeeded Louise Slaughter in Congress after her passing in 2018 and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
