Hudson Today

Rob Menendez, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 8th district since 2023, has recently shared his thoughts and activities on social media. Born in Hudson County, New Jersey, Menendez is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Rutgers University-Newark.

On March 3, 2025, Menendez expressed optimism about the future despite current challenges. He stated "Even in challenging times, our students and educators give me hope. That’s why it was such a joy to kick off the week by celebrating Read Across America at Abraham Lincoln School #14 in @CityofElizabeth! And our team brought some books from @librarycongress to add to their…".

The following day, March 4, 2025, he criticized the Trump Administration for its financial impact on Americans. He tweeted "Here’s how the Trump Administration in its short tenure in office has already harmed the American public (financially) :".

In another tweet on March 4, 2025, Menendez highlighted concerns about market reactions affecting investments and jobs. He noted "If you don’t believe me, just look at how the markets (where 401ks and pension funds are heavily invested) responded to today’s news. This is an unnecessary disaster that only hurts hard-working Americans and makes our country a less desirable place to invest (meaning less jobs…".