Rep. Josh Gottheimer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 5th district, shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets on February 8, 2025. Gottheimer, who has been in office since replacing Scott Garrett in 2017, addressed topics ranging from national security to local affordability initiatives.
In a tweet posted at 00:27:28 UTC, Rep. Gottheimer expressed his support for banning the app DeepSeek from U.S. government devices. He stated that such a ban “shouldn’t be controversial — it’s common sense,” noting that the app is already prohibited by entities such as the U.S. Navy and the governments of Taiwan, Italy, and Australia. He emphasized the need to “move swiftly to protect our national security and stand up to the CCP.”
Later that day, at 16:46:09 UTC, Gottheimer introduced his Affordability Agenda for Jersey aimed at alleviating childcare costs for families through three specific steps.
In another tweet posted at 17:52:08 UTC, he expressed relief over three hostages being reunited with their families and reiterated his commitment to fighting until all hostages are freed, including Americans.
