Rep. Jerry Nadler, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 12th district since 1992, has issued a series of statements on social media addressing concerns about antisemitism and the ongoing government shutdown.
On October 20, 2025, Nadler called for the withdrawal of a nomination, stating, “With these horrific and blatantly antisemitic text messages coming to light, Paul Ingrassia’s nomination must be withdrawn. These revelations also expose a disturbing trend, as they come on the heels of a Republican staffer discovered displaying an American swastika flag at his https://t.co/tkJJuWeS6G”.
Later that day, Nadler criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for the legislative schedule during the ongoing shutdown. He wrote, “.@SpeakerJohnson has kept the House in session for only 20 days over the last 16 weeks. It’s long past time for him to bring the House back to work to end this shutdown, protect Americans from crippling health insurance hikes, and finally pass some bipartisan bills that actually https://t.co/OYWSjIwTtU”.
On October 21, 2025, Nadler highlighted the approaching open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), urging action from House leadership. He posted, “With open enrollment for the ACA just 11 days away, @SpeakerJohnson must call the House back to Washington to protect Americans’ health care and end this shutdown. Republicans need to act now to prevent 114% premium hikes and stop millions of Americans from losing coverage.”
Nadler, who was born in New York City in 1947 and currently resides in Manhattan, has a long history of public service. Before joining Congress in 1992 after replacing Ted Weiss, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1992. Nadler holds a BA from Columbia University and a JD from Fordham University.
