Joseph Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district, has voiced strong opinions regarding several policy initiatives and fiscal decisions that have recently surfaced. Morelle, who succeeded Louise Slaughter in 2018 and has been serving in Congress since then, openly criticizes certain proposed cuts and legislative measures.
On March 28, 2025, Morelle took to social media to express his disapproval of proposed budget cuts that would affect student meal programs. He emphasized the importance of feeding children, stating, “Feeding our nation’s children is not ‘waste.’ These cruel and shortsighted cuts will leave thousands of students without access to healthy meals.”
Later that day, Morelle commented on the implications of the SAVE Act, which he claims, would bring financial and logistical hardships. He remarked, “The SAVE Act, pushed by President Trump, would cost Americans billions of dollars, create burdens for women, pose unnecessary risks for election administrators, and make it incredibly difficult for eligible citizens to register to vote. It isn’t about election integrity—it’s”
Furthermore, Morelle voiced his concerns about potential threats to Social Security benefits under the Trump administration. He stated, “It’s clear President Trump doesn’t care about endangering your Social Security benefits. Billionaires don’t need social security. For the 40% of Social Security recipients who have no other form of income, cuts or delays in payments aren’t just an inconvenience, they’re a”
