In a series of tweets, Congressman Thomas Kean Jr., currently serving New Jersey’s 7th district, shared updates regarding his activities and commemorations. Kean has been a member of the U.S. Congress since 2023. He has had an extensive political career, previously serving in the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate.
On May 1, 2025, Congressman Kean announced, “This afternoon, I welcomed several members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to my DC office to discuss the numerous flood risk management projects underway in NJ-07. After seeing firsthand the damage stormwater runoff has caused to a homeowner’s backyard along the Passaic.” This tweet was posted at 19:51 UTC.
On the same day, at 20:46 UTC, he took to Twitter to acknowledge a cultural observation, stating, “It’s Jewish American Heritage Month! Join me in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our country through their rich culture, history, and lasting legacy.”
The following day, on May 2, 2025, at 14:53 UTC, Kean commemorated a somber anniversary, writing, “Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the tragic death of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster, who was killed in the line of duty during a routine traffic stop. He was brutally murdered by an individual who, after being convicted, escaped from prison and fled to Cuba.”
Thomas Kean Jr., age 54, was born in Livingston, New Jersey, and currently resides in Westfield. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
