Empire State Today

Representative Jerry Nadler, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 12th district, recently shared his concerns on social media regarding national security and local governance issues. His comments addressed the impact of federal policies under former President Donald Trump and ongoing transparency matters in New York City.

On January 28, 2025, Rep. Nadler criticized former President Trump's federal funding freeze, expressing that it "is now jeopardizing our nation's national security." He urged Trump to reconsider this decision by stating "Enough is enough, @realDonaldTrump; it's time to go back to the drawing board with your harmful federal funding freeze."

Later that day, Nadler emphasized the consequences of Trump's orders on state services. He stated that many states are experiencing Medicaid portal outages due to these directives. He highlighted the broader implications by noting "his reckless order continues to freeze critical services like food aid, cancer research, and FEMA relief—lifelines for Americans in every zip code."

On January 29, 2025, Rep. Nadler expressed support for potential legislation from the New York City Council regarding transparency about Ground Zero's safety assurances. He mentioned his longstanding advocacy for public access to these records by stating "I've called on the City to make the records public for over two decades." Despite past administrations' reluctance to disclose this information, he remains hopeful about current legislative efforts.