Joseph Morelle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, has recently voiced his concerns on multiple national and international issues via a series of social media posts. Born in Utica, New York in 1957 and a graduate from the State University of New York at Geneseo, Morelle continues to reside in Irondequoit, New York, where he originally launched his political career.
In a tweet posted on April 8, 2025, at 17:03 UTC, Morelle critiqued recent budgetary decisions made by RFK Jr. and President Trump. He stated, “Just 3 weeks ago, RFK Jr. renewed our country’s opioid epidemic public health emergency. Now, he and President Trump have cut $11 billion in funding for addiction and mental health programs. I’m working alongside @CountyExecBello to keep these critical resources running.” Morelle emphasized his collaboration with County Executive Bello to sustain essential services.
Another post by Morelle, shared at 18:17 UTC on the same day, expressed his gratitude towards the American Coalition for Ukraine’s members who met him in Washington. He wrote, “Grateful to local members of the American Coalition for Ukraine for joining me in Washington today during their Ukraine Action Summit. We stand firmly alongside the brave people of Ukraine in their fight to protect democracy.” The congressman voiced firm support for Ukraine in its quest to uphold its democratic values.
Lastly, in a tweet from 21:33 UTC, Morelle criticized economic actions by the Trump administration, specifically focusing on tariffs. He asserted, “Trump’s reckless tariffs are slamming working families—driving up prices and wiping out retirement savings. This kind of manufactured chaos comes with a real cost.” This critique highlights Morelle’s concerns about the impact of tariffs on ordinary American families and their financial security.
