Joe Morelle, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its effects in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). In his messages, Morelle criticized Republican lawmakers for what he described as an unwillingness to negotiate, highlighting the consequences for American families and public services.
On October 8, 2025, Morelle referenced the impact of a previous government shutdown under President Trump, stating, “During Trump’s last shutdown, our national parks were left abandoned. Toilets overflowed, historic sites were vandalized, and visitor safety was compromised, resulting in loss of life. Families deserve better from our government—Republicans must return to the negotiating”.
Continuing his criticism the following day, Morelle wrote on October 9, 2025, “Every day the government remains shut down because of Republican’s unwillingness to negotiate, the American people pay the price. Workers miss paychecks, credit scores plummet, and hardworking families lose ground they cannot afford to lose.”
In another post on October 9, 2025, he added, “Americans deserve stability, security, and responsible leadership—not chaos and crisis. It’s time to come together, put people first, and pass a responsible budget that gets our country back on track.”
Joseph Morelle has served as a member of Congress for New York’s 25th District since succeeding Louise Slaughter in 2018. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle graduated with a BA from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1986.
