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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman addresses town hall concerns and criticizes GOP budget proposals

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Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for New Jersey’s 12th district, has recently shared her thoughts and experiences on social media regarding several pressing issues. Her tweets reflect her engagement with constituents and her stance on various political matters.

On March 18, 2025, Rep. Watson Coleman addressed a town hall meeting in Pleasantville, NJ, where she spoke to approximately 300 attendees. She noted that their Congressman was absent from such gatherings. In her tweet, she expressed concern over proposed Medicaid cuts by the GOP budget, highlighting that over 176,000 residents of the 2nd District rely on these services.

The following day, March 19, Rep. Watson Coleman criticized former President Trump’s actions regarding military engagements in a tweet. She stated: "Nobody voted for this. Trump said he would end wars not start them."

Later that day, she commented on the impact of understaffed field offices due to budget cuts in another tweet. She remarked on the inefficiency and hardship caused by these reductions, emphasizing that rural communities would suffer most.

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