Joseph Morelle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 25th district, has recently articulated concerns through a series of tweets addressing issues related to social security, public health, and immigration policies under the Trump Administration. Morelle, who has been serving in Congress since 2018 after replacing Louise Slaughter, has previously worked in the New York State Assembly from 1991 until his congressional appointment. Born in Utica, New York in 1957, Morelle graduated with a BA from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1986. He currently resides in Irondequoit.
On April 28, 2025, Morelle expressed his concerns about the Trump Administration’s handling of social security, stating “Gutting Social Security’s staff leaves recipients without support and puts their hard-earned benefits at risk.” He emphasized the vulnerability of seniors who have earned their benefits but feel neglected by the administration.
Later, on the same day, Morelle voiced his opinion on public health regarding vaccination rates. At 18:00 UTC, he tweeted, “When vaccination rates fall, we’re all at risk—but our most vulnerable in particular rely on those around them to be vaccinated.” The message highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to protect the most susceptible populations.
In an additional tweet at 18:22 UTC on April 28, 2025, Morelle addressed immigration policies, labeling them as contrary to American values. He stated, “The immigration policies being pushed by the Trump Administration are inhumane, illegal, and antithetical to the values America has always stood for.” He criticized the policies for their potential to harm families and included American citizens in deportations, arguing that such actions do not contribute to safety or security.
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