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 posts on social media addressing topics ranging from honoring local heroes to critiquing federal policies. His remarks reflect his ongoing commitment to his constituents and national issues.
On March 18, 2025, Morelle expressed his honor in presenting a medal to Mary Masciangelo, a World War II riveter from Rochester. He highlighted her contributions during the war, stating "Her service on the home front helped shape history—supporting our troops, breaking barriers, and paving the way for future generations." He referred to Masciangelo as "a true American hero."
Later that day, Morelle addressed healthcare concerns in response to President Trump's policies. In a tweet posted at 21:09 UTC, he stated "President Trump is determined to gut Medicaid. That's essential healthcare, especially for seniors and childrene." Emphasizing the program's importance in his community where over 250,000 people rely on it, he declared his intention not to back down from protecting it.
On March 19, 2025, Morelle turned his attention to electoral integrity. He tweeted about the importance of maintaining free and fair elections at 13:18 UTC. He criticized President Trump's claims of election fraud and proposed voting reforms by stating "Without free and fair elections, our democracy ceases to exist." As the top Democrat on an oversight committee related to these issues, he voiced concern over potential compromises to election integrity.
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