Joe Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, has voiced concerns on social media regarding proposed changes to federal gun safety regulations and recent actions by the Trump Administration. On May 19, 2026, Morelle posted a series of statements criticizing both the rollback of gun safety measures and the handling of individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
In his first tweet, Morelle stated, “I’m leading more than 90 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration over proposed rollbacks to federal gun safety regulations. Rolling back commonsense protections will make our communities less safe and undermine years of progress.” The post highlights his leadership role among House members questioning the administration’s direction on firearms policy.
Shortly after, he reiterated his position with another message: “Gun violence continues to devastate communities, we cannot move backward on public safety.” Both posts emphasize ongoing concern about legislative efforts that could affect community safety nationwide.
Later that day, Morelle addressed issues related to the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol attack. He wrote: “Pardoning the violent criminals who stormed the Capitol on January 6th wasn’t enough for Donald Trump, now he’s trying to enrich them with taxpayer dollars. The corruption never ends in the Trump Administration.”
Joseph Morelle was born in Utica, New York in 1957 and currently resides in Irondequoit. He previously served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 until his election to Congress in 2018. Morelle holds a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo (Fact sources: Joseph Morelle biography; Congressional records).
His recent comments reflect broader debates within Congress about gun legislation and accountability following high-profile incidents involving political violence.
