South Middlesex Times

Frank Pallone, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, has recently expressed his concerns and opinions through a series of tweets. These posts address various political issues and policies, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and impacts on social programs.

On March 4, 2025, Pallone tweeted about former President Donald Trump's involvement in promoting a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile while having his own meme coin in the market. He stated: "This might be Trump’s biggest grift yet. He’s pushing a U.S. crypto stockpile while his own meme coin trades on the market, a huge conflict of interest. The gov’t hoarding risky tokens isn’t a strategy — it’s gambling with taxpayer dollars. Insiders profit, while Americans bear..."

Later that day, at 21:45 UTC, Pallone criticized Republican efforts to cut Medicaid funding in favor of tax breaks for billionaires. He warned that vulnerable groups would suffer as a result: "Republicans have declared war on Medicaid all to fund billionaire tax breaks. Seniors, kids, and people with disabilities will be left behind." He also invited constituents from NJ-06 to share how these changes would affect them.

In another tweet posted at 23:20 UTC on the same day, Pallone anticipated former President Trump's address during a joint session of Congress, cautioning against what he described as unrealistic promises: "At tonight's #JointSession, Donald Trump will try to sell the American people a fantasy. Here’s the truth."