Rep. Josh Gottheimer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 5th district, has recently expressed concerns over several critical issues through a series of tweets. These posts address domestic budgetary matters and international security concerns.
On June 17, 2025, Rep. Gottheimer criticized the current budget bill, describing it as “a disaster for Jersey.” He stated that “extremists are trying to find ways to make it worse by further cutting Medicaid and reducing the SALT deduction.” In response, he mentioned writing to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging protection for essential programs. The full tweet can be accessed here.
The following day, on June 18, 2025, Rep. Gottheimer turned his attention to international affairs with a focus on the Middle East situation. He emphasized the importance of ensuring “the safety of all Americans in Israel” and noted his leadership in a bipartisan effort calling on the Administration to inform Congress about evacuation plans for Americans. The original post is available here.
Later that same day, Rep. Gottheimer reiterated his stance on U.S.-Iran relations and support for Israel. He asserted that “the U.S. must remain laser-focused on ensuring Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon” and highlighted his role in leading a bipartisan letter to the President advocating for continued support of Israel during this critical period. This tweet can be found here.
Josh Gottheimer has been serving in Congress since 2017 after replacing Scott Garrett and continues to represent New Jersey’s 5th District with a focus on both local and international issues.
