Rep. Jerry Nadler, who represents New York’s 12th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several issues in a series of posts on October 15 and 16, 2025. His statements touched on LGBTQ+ rights, antisemitism within the Republican Party, and the significance of the Gateway Tunnel infrastructure project.
On October 15, Nadler paid tribute to a prominent LGBTQ+ rights advocate: “A Stonewall veteran, caretaker to those living with AIDS, and mentor to the trans community, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy’s life was dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. May her memory be a blessing and inspire us to continue the fight. My condolences to her family, friends, and https://t.co/VoeplEySEG”.
Later the same day, Nadler commented on antisemitism in the Republican Party: “Unfortunately, this story is no longer surprising. Antisemitism has not only been normalized but glorified in much of today’s Republican Party, especially under President Trump. I call on @RepDaveTaylor to apologize for this heinous display and for the staffer in question to be https://t.co/0gPSmNLvew”.
On October 16, Nadler highlighted the importance of a major infrastructure project: “The Gateway Tunnel is one of the most important infrastructure projects in the nation — creating thousands of jobs, providing safe and reliable rail service for hundreds of thousands of commuters, and safeguarding the U.S. economy by preventing catastrophic disruption along the https://t.co/vqHEUSFLo8”.
Nadler has served in Congress since 1992, succeeding Ted Weiss. He previously held a seat in the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1992. Nadler, born in New York City in 1947, is a longtime Manhattan resident and an alumnus of Columbia University and Fordham University.
