South Middlesex Times

Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 6th district since 1988, has voiced his opinions on several pressing political issues through recent social media posts. Pallone, who succeeded James J. Howard in Congress and previously served in the New Jersey Senate, expressed concerns over current governmental decisions and international relations.

On March 14, 2025, Pallone criticized a government funding bill advanced by the Senate. He described it as "essentially a six month blank check to Elon Musk and Donald Trump as they continue to sow chaos onto the country." Pallone opposed the bill, arguing that it would allow Trump to further damage governmental structures.

The following day, March 15, 2025, Pallone commented on international relations involving Russia and former President Donald Trump. He stated that "Putin is playing Trump like a fiddle -- forcing him to give up all our leverage and turn our back on our allies." According to Pallone, Putin's actions are not geared towards peace, emphasizing the need for continued support for Ukraine.

Later that day, Pallone addressed concerns regarding American educational institutions. He accused Trump of attempting to undermine colleges and universities because "they value free speech and have faculty and students that disagree with his radical right-wing ideology." Pallone suggested that this was part of an effort towards creating a more totalitarian America by targeting these educational establishments.