Rep. Jerry Nadler, a longtime member of Congress representing New York’s 12th district, used his social media platform on July 30, 2025, to criticize recent legislative efforts by House Republicans and comment on the debate over stock trading by members of Congress.
In a post from July 30, Nadler wrote, “As House Republicans try to sell the lie that their Big, Ugly Law doesn’t overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy, let’s look at the facts:
Under their bill, soon-to-be trillionaire Elon Musk got a permanent tax cut, expanded estate tax loopholes, and the ability to keep https://t.co/TE5szefQpB“. The tweet criticizes proposed legislation for providing what Nadler characterizes as significant financial benefits to wealthy individuals such as Elon Musk.
A subsequent post at nearly the same time simply linked an additional resource: “https://t.co/p4JgcVnlTp”.
Later that day, Nadler addressed another topic in national politics regarding financial ethics among lawmakers. He stated on July 30: “Over 90% of Americans support banning Members of Congress from trading individual stocks, but Donald Trump is now pressuring Congressional Republicans to oppose it.
Why? Because the ban would apply to him too, limiting his ability to enrich himself through public office.
I’m https://t.co/BeoLMMLYjv“.
Jerry Nadler has served in Congress since 1992 after succeeding Ted Weiss. Before joining Congress, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 until his election to federal office. Born in New York City in 1947 and currently residing in Manhattan, Nadler holds degrees from Columbia University and Fordham University.
