Joe Morelle, a U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 25th district, shared his views on healthcare and public safety via social media posts on April 24, 2025. Morelle, who has been serving in Congress since 2018 after succeeding Louise Slaughter, has also served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Educated at the State University of New York at Geneseo, Morelle is committed to addressing pressing issues such as Medicaid cuts, vaccination rates, and political agendas.
In a post shared on April 24, 2025, at 13:29 UTC, Morelle expressed his concerns regarding proposed Medicaid cuts. He stated, “Cuts to Medicaid put our communities at risk, it’s just that simple. I’ve always fought to defend Medicaid and support access to critical healthcare for everyone.”
Later that day, at 17:28 UTC, Morelle highlighted the resurgence of measles due to disinformation and declining vaccination rates. He emphasized the necessity of vaccines in ensuring child safety, stating “Measles is one of the most contagious viruses we know—and tragically, it’s making a comeback due to disinformation and declining vaccination rates. Every child deserves to grow up safe and healthy—and that starts with access to life-saving vaccines.”
In a subsequent post at 17:28 UTC, Morelle shared his dedication to countering what he describes as a “dangerous agenda” from the Trump administration. He acknowledged the support of local partners, stating, “I’m fighting to stop the Trump administration’s dangerous agenda that’s putting families at risk, and I’m grateful to our incredible local partners who stand with me in this effort.”
Morelle, who was born in Utica, New York, and resides in Irondequoit, remains actively engaged in advocating for health and safety policies that affect his constituents.
