South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for New Jersey's 6th district, and a long-time public servant since 1988, has used social media to address key political and economic issues. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1951, Pallone has been an outspoken figure on various national matters, including economic policies and cultural dynamics.

On April 19, 2025, Pallone expressed concern over economic challenges faced by families, stating "TFW your big campaign promise was to lower prices and now kids are hunting for dyed potatoes on Easter." This reflects his critique of the current administration's handling of the cost of living issues.

Later the same day, he commented on the economic policies under the former President Trump administration. Pallone tweeted, "The guy who tried to trademark “you’re fired” thinks axing the Fed chair will fix inflation. But trying to bully the Fed into cutting rates won’t stop the recession Trump caused – it just makes it worse." Here, he inferred that such actions could exacerbate the economic downturn.

In his final tweet of the day, Pallone addressed a legal action involving former President Trump and the state of Maine. He tweeted, "Trump is suing Maine over **two** transgender athletes—and threatening to yank school lunches if the state doesn’t comply. This isn’t about supporting young women. It’s about punishing states that won’t follow his culture war playbook." Pallone suggests that the lawsuit is part of a broader cultural and political agenda.

Frank Pallone, an alumnus of Middlebury College and Rutgers University-Camden, continues to voice his opinions from Long Branch, New Jersey, where he resides.