Josh Gottheimer U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Josh Gottheimer U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th district, has taken to social media to express his concerns and initiatives on various national issues. His recent posts highlight matters ranging from international support to labor rights and Social Security.
On March 6, 2025, Gottheimer criticized the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding for Ukraine. He stated: "This is not a game: Trump’s funding freeze hurts Ukrainians in the fight for freedom & democracy — playing into Putin’s hands to further his dictatorial regime. We cannot waiver in our firm support of our allies, including Ukraine."
Later that day, he reaffirmed his commitment to labor rights as a member of the Labor Caucus. In a tweet posted at 17:06 UTC, he announced: "As a member of the Labor Caucus, I’m fighting to protect the hardworking men and women of labor... I’m proud to lead the reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025."
In another statement made on March 6 at 22:11 UTC, Gottheimer addressed potential job cuts within the Social Security Administration by DOGE. He voiced his opposition saying: "DOGE plans to recklessly slash jobs in the Social Security Administration — threatening benefits for more than 148K seniors in NJ-5... I’ll fight to ensure..."
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