Rep. Rob Menendez, who represents New Jersey’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on February 11, 2026, addressing recent political developments and community engagement.
In a post dated February 11, 2026, Menendez commented on a federal grand jury decision: “A federal grand jury shut down the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to silence dissent and intimidate public servants yesterday. The Constitution won and will continue to win the more we speak out, defend our values, and fight to build a better future for our children in https://t.co/4KzypPmeCx”.
Later that day, he shared his participation at an event celebrating Dominican heritage: “Always great stopping by @RepEspaillat’s annual Dominicans on the Hill event! It’s a privilege to represent such a strong and proud Dominican community. I’ll always work in Congress to both uplift and tackle the challenges that our Dominican communities are facing. Together – https://t.co/0zSFvl2h9N”.
That evening, Menendez addressed actions taken at the state level regarding immigration enforcement: “Protecting our residents from the Trump Admin’s assault on our communities requires every level of government working in tandem. Grateful to @GovSherrillNJ for signing an EO banning ICE from operating on state property & taking a necessary step to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/CWPSg2Ukk9”.
Rob Menendez has served as U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 8th District since 2023 after succeeding Albio Sires. Born in Hudson County in 1985 and currently residing in Jersey City, Menendez holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) and Rutgers University-Newark (JD).
