Frank Pallone criticizes Republican health cut plans and Trump’s drug pricing order

Frank Pallone criticizes Republican health cut plans and Trump’s drug pricing order
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone representing New Jersey's 6th Congressional District — Official U.S. House headshot
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U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, who has been serving New Jersey’s 6th district since 1988, regularly shares his opinions on social media. Pallone, with a long history in public service since his tenure in the New Jersey Senate before moving to Congress, often discusses pressing political issues. On April 17, 2025, he shared financial concerns via Twitter, regarding potential health care cuts and policies he disagrees with.

“Republican leaders are telling MAGA hardliners they’re going to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from health care but then telling moderates they’re not going to cut Medicaid benefits. Let’s be clear: tens of millions of people will lose their health care if the Republican” he wrote on April 17, 2025. This statement reflects Pallone’s concerns about the implications of these potential policy changes on Medicaid and overall health care access.

In a subsequent tweet on the same day, Pallone critiqued an executive decision by then-President Donald Trump regarding drug prices. “President Trump’s executive order to ‘lower drug prices’ does NOTHING to lower prices. Instead, it will INCREASE Rx prices by weakening Medicare drug price negotiation and giving a big handout to pharmaceutical companies.” he stated on April 17, 2025.

Pallone’s third tweet addressed provocative actions attributed to President Trump, suggesting a severe historical comparison. “You read that right: Trump is looking into sending American citizens to gulags. The last time a president talked like this, it was Stalin.” he observed on April 17, 2025.

Frank Pallone, who was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, continues to reside there. Holder of a BA from Middlebury College and a JD from Rutgers University-Camden, Pallone remains a significant voice in Congress, actively participating in discussions concerning national policies.



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