South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 6th district, has voiced strong opposition to recent political developments through a series of tweets. On February 12, 2025, Pallone addressed several pressing issues ranging from healthcare to data privacy and environmental policy.

In a tweet posted on February 12, 2025, at 17:50 UTC, Rep. Pallone criticized the Republican budget proposal for its impact on Medicaid. He stated that "One in three Americans rely on Medicaid for their health coverage and the just released Republican budget would eviscerate that care all so the rich can get richer." He described the proposal as "heartless" and affirmed that Democrats will strive to defeat it.

Later that day, at 19:19 UTC, Pallone expressed concerns about data privacy involving Elon Musk. He tweeted that "Elon Musk and his anonymous minions are stealing Americans' sensitive personal information and Republicans are sticking their heads in the sand and pretending like it’s normal. It's not normal – it’s outrageous and illegal."

In another tweet at 21:14 UTC, Rep. Pallone addressed environmental concerns related to NOAA fisheries lab on Sandy Hook. He highlighted attempts by Trump and Musk to undermine NOAA's efforts by stating "The United States has the best scientists in the world, including right here at the NOAA fisheries lab on Sandy Hook, but that hasn't stopped Trump and Musk as they try to gut NOAA." He assured constituents of his commitment to fighting against these actions.