Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. Congresswoman representing New Jersey’s 12th district since 2015, posted a series of statements on her official social media account on April 2, 2026. The posts covered Arab American Heritage Month, criticism of Todd Blanche—Donald Trump’s personal attorney—and commentary on federal budget priorities under former President Trump.
In her first post at 16:30 UTC, Rep. Watson Coleman wrote: “In April, we celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by honoring the rich cultures, history, and contributions of Arab Americans in New Jersey and across the nation. We are stronger because of the Arab communities that call America home.”
Later that day at 18:31 UTC, she criticized Todd Blanche with the following statement: “Spring Cleaning is in effect it seems.
Sadly, Todd Blanche, Trump’s personal attorney, may actually be worse.
* Ordered the arrest of Mayor Baraka outside Delaney Hall
* Has bungled the Epstein files
* Got Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to a minimum-security prison after a”
Her final post for the day at 19:18 UTC addressed federal spending priorities during Donald Trump’s presidency: “in summary, according to Trump: we have a war of choice to pay for; no money for your kids daycare, or healthcare for our seniors or working poor.”
Watson Coleman has represented New Jersey’s 12th District in Congress since replacing Rush Holt Jr. in 2015 and previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2006 to 2010. She was born in Camden in 1945 and currently resides in Ewing Township. Watson Coleman graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985.
