Rep. Jerry Nadler, who represents New York’s 12th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several issues on social media this week, including the return of hostages, the ongoing government shutdown, and U.S. military actions in the Caribbean Sea.
On October 13, Nadler expressed relief regarding the safe return of hostages, stating, “I was heartened to see the miraculous images of the hostages returning home early this morning. As Jews around the world recite the blessing of Matir Asurim, the returning of the captives, we recommit ourselves to ensuring that we do all we can to bring the remaining bodies back”.
The following day, Nadler commented on the government shutdown, which had entered its second week. He wrote on October 14, “The government has been shutdown for two full weeks. Federal workers are still working and have started to miss paychecks. Meanwhile, @SpeakerJohnson and House Republicans are continuing their 4-week long vacation. Democrats are still fighting for affordable health care for”.
Later that day, Nadler criticized actions by the Trump Administration in the Caribbean Sea. He posted, “As I previously said, the Trump Administration’s actions in the Caribbean Sea are illegal and unconstitutional. Today’s military assault off of the coast of Venezuela is just the next in a series of criminal acts committed by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. While the https://t.co/TCVmeoD20A”.
Nadler has represented New York’s 12th district in Congress since 1992, after previously serving in the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1992. He was born in New York City in 1947, currently resides in Manhattan, and holds degrees from Columbia University and Fordham University.
