Joseph Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, has recently expressed his views on various issues through social media. His recent statements address economic concerns related to tariffs, celebrate a local journalist’s retirement, and critique proposed Medicaid cuts.
On March 24, 2025, Joe Morelle shared his concerns regarding the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on local families. He stated that “Families in our community work hard to pay their bills and put food on the table. President Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs and make it harder for them to make ends meet.”
Later that day, at 20:46 UTC, Morelle congratulated Randy Gorbman on his retirement. He visited WXXI News to extend his best wishes and present Gorbman with a Congressional Record honoring his career. He acknowledged the news outlet by stating “Congratulations to Randy Gorbman on his well-earned retirement! I stopped by @WXXINews to wish him well on this new journey and present him with a Congressional Record honoring his remarkable career. Thanks to WXXI News for photos of the presentation.”
In another tweet posted at 21:31 UTC the same day, Morelle voiced concern over potential cuts to Medicaid under President Trump’s administration. He emphasized that “Medicaid supports working families, and working families will be the ones who suffer under President Trump’s harmful cuts.”
