U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, who serves New Jersey’s 5th congressional district, used his Twitter account on May 17, 2026, to highlight police appreciation efforts, recognize local community leadership, and call for unity against hate.
In a tweet posted at 13:00 UTC on May 17, Gottheimer shared his engagement with law enforcement during Police Week: “This Police Week, I was proud to meet with the Port Authority PBA’s dedicated officers who work around the clock to protect our communities. Special thanks to 2nd Vice President Matt Reheis, Oscar Ruiz, John Schelhorn, Greg Gilleece-Trustee, and John Monagas for stopping by!”
Later that day at 16:00 UTC, he congratulated a local resident for her civic contributions: “Congratulations to Mahwah’s Violet Reed on being recognized with the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award! Your commitment to strengthening our communities and making a real difference for New Jersey families is truly inspiring. Bergen County is proud of you, Violet. Thank you”
At 19:00 UTC on May 17, Gottheimer addressed issues of intolerance in another post: “There should be one response to those who express hatred toward any American: condemnation. Hate is hate.”
Gottheimer has represented New Jersey’s 5th District in Congress since replacing Scott Garrett in 2017. Born in Livingston in 1975 and currently residing in Wyckoff, he holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and Harvard University (JD). His recent posts reflect both his ongoing engagement with public safety personnel and support for anti-hate messaging within his district.
