Senator Andy Kim, currently representing New Jersey’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of tweets on July 4, 2025, addressing various issues impacting his constituents and the nation.
On July 4 at 14:07 UTC, Senator Kim expressed his sorrow over recent severe weather events affecting Central Jersey. He stated “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the devastating damage and lives lost as a result of severe thunderstorms and heavy winds in Central Jersey yesterday. Thinking of all families and communities affected.” He also provided resources for those experiencing power outages.
Later that day at 19:17 UTC, he responded to remarks made by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. He agreed with her sentiments by stating “Every word of this. Thank you, @RepBonnie.” The quoted message from Rep. Watson Coleman read, “I am appalled at the cruelty on display during what should be a week of reflection, celebration, and recommitment of our nation’s pursuit of a more perfect union…”
At 22:15 UTC on the same day, Senator Kim criticized former President Donald Trump for signing legislation he referred to as a “Big Disastrous Bill.” In his tweet, he expressed disapproval by stating “Today, Trump signed his Big Disastrous Bill into law. On a day when families around the country are celebrating the rights and freedoms that our nation was founded on, Trump and Republicans in Congress have betrayed the American people and our founding principles of life,” highlighting his concern over actions taken by political leaders during national celebrations.
Senator Andy Kim has been serving in Congress since replacing Tom MacArthur in 2019. Born in Boston in 1982 and now residing in Moorestown, he holds degrees from both Deep Springs College (2002) and the University of Chicago (2004).
