Joseph Morelle, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district, posted a series of statements on May 15, 2026, criticizing former President Donald Trump’s policies and recent actions by the Supreme Court.
In his first post at 18:03 UTC, Morelle wrote, “This is Donald Trump’s immigration agenda brought directly into the heart of downtown Rochester. They have made clear they don’t believe this community deserves a voice in the process. Read more: https://t.co/5QQg35opuO”.
Later that day at 18:50 UTC, he commented on electoral developments involving the Supreme Court and Trump, stating, “Donald Trump and his cronies on the Supreme Court have upended the electoral map. They are afraid to hear the verdict of the American people. https://t.co/niy36h4lFB”.
At 19:41 UTC, Morelle addressed foreign policy concerns regarding Iran with another statement: “Donald Trump doesn’t know how to extract himself from Iran, and we’re left in a worse place than we were before. https://t.co/EEprhWDyTV”.
Joseph Morelle has served in Congress since 2018 after succeeding Louise Slaughter and previously held office in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle holds a BA from SUNY Geneseo earned in 1986.
