Empire State Today

Representative Jerry Nadler, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 1992 representing New York's 12th district, recently expressed his opinions on social media regarding political matters and current events. Known for his long tenure and legal background, Nadler's comments reflect his ongoing engagement with national issues.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Nadler questioned the response of Republican colleagues to a controversial remark made by a senior advisor to a Democratic President. He stated, "If a senior advisor to a Democratic President had made such an appalling remark, I would be demanding their resignation immediately. The question is: will my Republican colleagues do the same, or will they remain silent in the face of this blatant disrespect for our veterans?"

Later that day, he tweeted about his absence from an event using the hashtag #JointAddress. He succinctly stated, "No, I'm not going."

In another post on March 5, Rep. Nadler criticized a speech he found offensive and divisive. He remarked that it was intended to promote "a cult of personality" with an agenda that he described as racist and harmful to both American society and global safety. His statement read: "That was a disgusting and shameful speech, designed to cultivate a cult of personality in pursuit of an unabashedly racist and hateful agenda—one aimed at making America whiter, working people poorer, and the world less safe. Shame on Trump and every Republican who stood to..."