Monroe NY News

Joseph Morelle, a longstanding U.S. Congressman representing New York's 25th district since 2018, has been vocal about his concerns regarding current legislative developments and policies. Prior to his congressional role, Morelle served in the New York State Assembly from 1991. The congressman, born in Utica, New York, in 1957, expressed a series of opinions on April 4, 2025, addressing topics from voter registration to Social Security.

On April 4, 2025, Morelle highlighted his concerns regarding the implications of the SAVE Act on voter registration. According to his tweet, "Under the SAVE Act, most Americans wouldn't be able to register to vote using a standard driver's license, not even one that's REAL ID-compliant." Morelle's tweet suggests potential challenges for individuals attempting to register to vote under the proposed legislation.

Later that day, Morelle tweeted about his opposition to the actions of the Trump Administration, which he perceives as an overreach. In his tweet, he emphasized, " Now more than ever, Americans must speak out against the dangerous overreach of the Trump Administration. Here’s why ." His statement calls for public resistance against these policies, though he does not specify which actions or policies specifically are examples of overreach in this tweet.

Morelle also addressed Social Security and its historic role in supporting seniors. He expressed concern over proposed changes, stating, "Social Security has supported seniors for 80+ years. Trump wants to gut it to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy—meanwhile, millions of seniors will struggle to get by." Here, Morelle criticizes the potential redirection of funds from Social Security to provide tax reductions for wealthier individuals, suggesting this could have adverse effects on seniors.