Senator Andy Kim, who represents New Jersey’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on social media this week addressing local achievements and national policy issues.
On January 21, Kim congratulated two organizations for receiving federal grants: “Congrats to the Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education and the Old Barracks Association of Trenton NJ for being awarded @NEHgov grants! Looking forward to following all the great work these organizations do to give back to communities across the Garden State.”
The following day, he commented on U.S. foreign policy regarding Venezuela, referencing conversations with local residents: “It’s important to talk directly to those impacted by Trump’s actions in Venezuela. When I sat down with members of NJ’s Venezuelan community they told me, we cannot prioritize oil over democracy.” (January 22).
Later that same day, marking the anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court decision, Kim addressed reproductive rights: “On the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, all Americans should have the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions. Instead, families are forced into impossible choices and doctors are threatened with criminal prosecution for following medical guidance. The fight must” (January 22).
Andy Kim has represented New Jersey’s 3rd District since 2019 after succeeding Tom MacArthur. Born in Boston in 1982 and currently residing in Moorestown, Kim is an alumnus of Deep Springs College and the University of Chicago.
