Rep. Jerry Nadler, who has represented New York’s 12th district in the U.S. Congress since 1992, recently posted a series of tweets addressing constitutional issues, community health care, and federal funding for public safety.
On August 7, 2025, Nadler criticized former President Donald Trump’s stance on birthright citizenship, stating “Trump’s xenophobia also includes trying to end birthright citizenship which, again, is unconstitutional and has long been settled. The President not only thinks he’s above the law, but also above the U.S. Constitution.”
Later that day, Nadler marked National Health Center Week by highlighting his participation in a local event: “Today, as we mark National Health Center week, I joined @RyanHealthNYC for their Health & Resource fair and met with staff, doctors, and nurses at @forFamilyHealth. Community Health Centers are pillars of our community that provide accessible, high quality care and the Big Ugly” (August 7).
In an additional post on August 7 regarding public safety funding in New York City under Trump’s administration, Nadler wrote: “It is unconscionable that Trump is putting his grudge against New York ahead of the safety of 8.5 million people by slashing terrorism-prevention and public safety funding for New York City, the country’s highest-risk terrorism target. On September 11th, we lost nearly 3,000”.
Nadler’s comments reflect ongoing debates over constitutional rights and federal support for urban security initiatives. His criticism comes amid periodic efforts to challenge birthright citizenship—a practice upheld by longstanding legal precedent—and concerns about reductions in federal funding designated for terrorism prevention in major cities like New York.
As background, Jerry Nadler has served continuously in Congress since succeeding Ted Weiss in 1992 after more than a decade representing Manhattan in the New York State Assembly. He was born in New York City in 1947 and resides in Manhattan. Nadler holds degrees from Columbia University (BA) and Fordham University (JD).
