Empire State Today

Rep. Jerry Nadler, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 12th district, recently shared his thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets. Known for his extensive political career since replacing Ted Weiss in 1992, Nadler addressed the passing of a prominent figure and commented on healthcare policy.

On January 21, 2025, Rep. Nadler expressed his sorrow over the death of Cecile Richards, the former leader of Planned Parenthood. He described her as "a giant in the fight for access to women’s healthcare" and reflected on their collaboration over the years to preserve access to abortion care and contraceptives. "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Cecile Richards..."

In another tweet posted shortly after, Nadler quoted Richards' reflections on civic responsibility: “It’s not hard to imagine future generations one day asking: ‘When there was so much at stake for our country, what did you do?’ The only acceptable answer is: ‘Everything we could.’” He concluded with a tribute: "May her memory be a blessing." "Her family says that over the last year..."

Later that day, Nadler criticized former President Donald Trump for signing an executive order that he claims raised prescription drug costs for millions on Medicare and Medicaid. He interpreted Trump's actions as prioritizing pharmaceutical profits over affordable healthcare solutions: "Now we know what Trump meant when he said he had 'concepts of a plan' for healthcare reform." "On Day 1, Donald Trump signed an executive order..."