Rep. Jerry Nadler, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 12th district, posted a series of statements on August 20, 2025, addressing concerns about political interference in cultural institutions and emphasizing the importance of protecting public art and upholding constitutional principles in schools.
In a post made at 13:06 UTC, Nadler wrote: “Trump is continuing his tirade of trying to destroy our institutions. Everyone should be able to walk into our museums and see a full and accurate display of our history, the good and the bad. Museums must be able to operate without interference from the administration.”
Later that day at 17:15 UTC, Nadler announced his support for new legislation aimed at safeguarding public art collections: “I am proud to join as an original cosponsor of the Fine Arts Protection Act. The American people have a right to know the status of our public work collection and the peace of mind that it will be protected for generations to come. I have long been a champion for the arts, and”
At 18:36 UTC on August 20, Nadler addressed issues related to religious influence in public education: “The Constitution is clear: separation of church and state is essential to protecting freedom for all. Our public schools must remain places of learning, not government-imposed doctrine.”
Nadler has represented New York’s 12th district since 1992 after succeeding Ted Weiss in Congress. Prior to his congressional service, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 until joining Congress in 1992. Born in New York City in 1947, Nadler currently resides in Manhattan and holds degrees from Columbia University (BA) and Fordham University (JD).
