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Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th district, has shared his thoughts on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. Known for his educational background from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, Gottheimer has been serving in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Scott Garrett.

In a tweet dated February 20, 2025, Gottheimer expressed concerns over recent plane crashes and mass layoffs affecting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He emphasized that "gutting programs that protect Jersey families and our national security won’t fix the problem."

Later that day, he addressed an international tragedy involving Hamas terrorists. In his post from February 20, 2025, he lamented the murder of four individuals by stating: "Shiri, Ariel, Kfir, and Oded were heinously murdered by Hamas terrorists — the loss of these innocent lives cannot be forgotten." He called for the immediate release of hostages to their loved ones.

In another statement made on February 20, 2025, Gottheimer highlighted geopolitical tensions by urging continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. He asserted that "we cannot cut vital assistance to our allies," emphasizing America's role in standing against destabilizing forces threatening global democracy.