South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, serving as a U.S. Congressman for New Jersey’s 6th district since 1988, has voiced concerns through his Twitter account on matters regarding the rule of law and social security. Pallone, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1951, holds degrees from Middlebury College and Rutgers University-Camden.

On April 15, 2025, Pallone tweeted about a potential legal transgression by the government. He stated, "A government that defies its own Supreme Court and abandons a Maryland father to a foreign prison is no longer operating under the rule of law – it’s obeying the will of one man. When that same government suggests sending American citizens to be jailed abroad, it’s paving the way."

Later that day, Pallone criticized the handling of Social Security, attributing adverse actions to former President Trump and Elon Musk. On Twitter, he expressed that "Trump handed Elon Musk the keys to gut Social Security—a program New Jerseyans depend on after working their whole lives. Musk called it a 'Ponzi scheme' while raking in billions from federal contracts. Now Trump’s team is shutting down offices, delaying benefits, and sabotaging."

Concluding his remarks on that day, Pallone addressed the actions of the president, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law. He tweeted, "The president is not a king and he does not get to undo our nation's rule of law because he says so. We'll see you in court."

Frank Pallone, 71, who has been a fixture in U.S. Congress since the late 1980s, continues to advocate for legal oversight and social programs crucial to his constituents.