Mercer Times

Bonnie Watson Coleman, a U.S. Congresswoman representing New Jersey’s 12th district since 2015, shared her thoughts on various significant issues through a series of tweets. These statements reflect her commitment to addressing historical remembrance, social justice, and constitutional concerns.

On January 27, 2025, Watson Coleman commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by urging people to "honor the lives of millions who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators." She emphasized the need to "recommit to the fight against antisemitism and hate" to prevent history from repeating itself. "On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz..."

In another tweet posted on January 27, she criticized the president's policy regarding transgender individuals in the military. Watson Coleman described it as "plain discrimination," asserting that "sexuality or gender should play no role in deciding who gets to serve in the armed forces." "The president’s exclusion of transgender individuals in the military is nothing more than plain discrimination..."

The following day, on January 28, Watson Coleman accused former President Trump of violating the Constitution by ordering an end to all federal grant programs. She warned that this action would have "devastating impacts for working families" and increase costs for most citizens. "Last night Trump violated the Constitution by ordering an end to all federal grant programs..."