Garden State Times

Congressman Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, has been vocal on several issues through his recent tweets. A long-serving member of Congress since 2014, Norcross continues to advocate for educational and healthcare advancements while addressing national political concerns.

On February 2, 2025, Congressman Norcross emphasized the importance of career and technical education in empowering future leaders across various fields such as electrical work and cybersecurity. He stated that it is essential to invest in students and provide them with tools for stable, well-paying careers. "Career and technical education empower the next generation of leaders, from electricians to cybersecurity experts. It’s time to invest in our students and give them the tools to achieve stable, high-paid careers."

The following day, on February 3, 2025, Norcross expressed concern over actions taken by President Trump and Elon Musk that he believes are disrupting federal resources critical to families and causing economic instability. He referenced a full statement regarding their actions available online: "Over the past two weeks, President Trump and Elon Musk have been wreaking havoc on the vital federal resources our government provides hardworking families and plunging our economy into uncertainty. My full statement on their action can be found here: https://t.co/Bi2XPfmouE"

On World Cancer Day, February 4, 2025, Congressman Norcross acknowledged cancer survivors and remembered those lost to the disease. He stressed the necessity of adequate funding for @theNCI (National Cancer Institute) to continue research efforts aimed at advancing treatment options and saving lives: "On World Cancer Day, we stand with survivors and remember those we’ve lost. It is more important than ever to ensure that @theNCI has the funding it needs to advance research, advance treatment, and save lives. We must keep up the fight against cancer."