Empire State Today

Rep. Jerry Nadler, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 12th district, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. These posts cover topics ranging from allegations involving the Trump family to the passing of a fellow congressman and concerns over legal actions taken by the Trump Administration.

On March 13, 2025, Rep. Nadler commented on a report by The Wall Street Journal regarding alleged plans by the Trump family to invest in Binance while its founder seeks a pardon from Donald Trump. He stated, "WSJ reports that the Trump family is scheming to buy into Binance as its founder seeks a pardon from Donald Trump." Nadler expressed concern about potential corruption following changes made by Trump to the Department of Justice office responsible for investigating political bribery and extortion.

Later that day, he expressed his sorrow over the death of his colleague Raúl Grijalva. In his tweet dated March 13, 2025, he wrote, "I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my longtime friend and colleague, @RepRaulGrijalva." Nadler praised Grijalva's dedication as Chair of the Natural Resources Committee and his advocacy for public lands and tribal nations.

On March 14, 2025, Rep. Nadler addressed legal concerns regarding Mahmoud Khalil's detention without charges. He tweeted about signing a letter demanding clarification from the Trump Administration on this matter: "I'm proud to have signed this letter demanding that the Trump Administration clarify the dubious legal basis used to detain a legal permanent resident who has yet to be charged with a crime." He emphasized that such actions should alarm all Americans regardless of their opinions on Khalil’s speech.