South Middlesex Times

Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, has voiced his concerns regarding former President Donald Trump's policies through a series of tweets. Pallone, who has served in Congress since 1988 and was previously part of the New Jersey Senate, shared his critical views on social media.

On March 4, 2025, Pallone expressed skepticism about Trump's promotion of what he referred to as a "DOGE scam," describing it as "a fraud" and "a truly phony accounting" designed to justify extensive layoffs and agency shutdowns that would negatively impact clinical trials and disaster relief. The full tweet can be accessed here.

In another post from the same day, Pallone criticized Trump's foreign policy stance towards Russia, stating that Trump's "allegiance to Putin is incredibly dangerous." He accused Trump of freezing aid to Ukraine, echoing Kremlin propaganda, and threatening NATO abandonment—actions which Pallone argues align with Russian interests rather than American leadership. This statement is available here.

Pallone also commented on the economic repercussions of Trump's policies in a subsequent tweet. He labeled Trump’s tariffs as disastrous due to their adverse effects on jobs and retaliatory measures impacting farmers, manufacturers, and consumers by increasing energy costs and grocery bills. According to Pallone, these tariffs have contributed to stock market declines when Trump discusses them publicly. More details are provided here.