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Joe Morelle criticizes social security cuts and discusses rising costs due to tariffs

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Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joe Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district, shared several tweets on March 17, 2025, addressing issues ranging from Social Security cuts to tariffs affecting working families. Morelle has been in Congress since 2018 after succeeding Louise Slaughter and has a background in the New York State Assembly.

In a tweet posted on March 17, 2025, Morelle criticized President Trump for his approach to Social Security, stating that "President Trump won't rest until he has gutted Social Security. Cuts to the toll-free service number hit our elderly and disabled Americans the hardest." He questioned what might be targeted next.

Later that day, Morelle expressed support for Alzheimer's research and treatment. He acknowledged the efforts of @AlzRochesterNY by stating "The @AlzRochesterNY does incredible work to support people living with Alzheimer's and their families." He welcomed members of the organization to his office to discuss ongoing commitments.

In another post on March 17, 2025, Morelle addressed economic concerns related to tariffs imposed by President Trump. He noted that "Things that are becoming more expensive for working families thanks to Trump's tariffs: groceries, clothes, and now cars."

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