NW Bergen News

Representative Josh Gottheimer, serving New Jersey's 5th district since 2017, shared several tweets on November 28, 2024, highlighting Thanksgiving celebrations and community engagement. The congressman expressed gratitude towards first responders and veterans, in line with his promotion of "Jersey Values."

In a tweet posted at 14:17 UTC on November 28, Representative Gottheimer extended Thanksgiving wishes to his followers. He emphasized the importance of gratitude and appreciation for first responders and military personnel who are unable to be home during the holiday. He stated, "Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we give thanks for all we have and our first responders, veterans and those serving our country, especially those who can’t be home."

Later that day at 19:42 UTC, he engaged with his audience by asking a simple question related to the holiday meal: "What’s on your plate?" This tweet invited followers to share their own Thanksgiving experiences.

At 19:57 UTC on the same day, Representative Gottheimer shared his participation in a local event. He tweeted about joining community members at an annual event in Leonia. He wrote, "On Thanksgiving, there is nothing more powerful than uniting with your community, and working together step by step, in a common goal. That’s why it was great to join hundreds of Jersey community members at the 3rd Annual Leonia Turkey Trot 5k!" This reflects his focus on community involvement and collective efforts.