Congressman Tom Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform this week to address the ongoing government shutdown and local veterans’ recognition events.
On November 6, 2025, Kean posted about the federal government shutdown, stating: “Democrats have forced the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, inflicting real hardship on New Jersey families who are missing paychecks and seeing critical benefits put on hold. It’s time for Senate Democrats to vote to reopen the government immediately.”
Later that day, he highlighted a community event honoring military service: “Last night, Morris County held its annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, honoring eight local veterans and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. My office was proud to present certificates of honor to each veteran as a small token of”
On November 7, 2025, Kean returned to concerns over the shutdown’s effects on travel and federal employees: “Delays. Cancellations. Air traffic controllers missing paychecks. Senate Democrats’ shutdown is creating chaos for New Jersey travelers, and it needs to end now. Enough is enough.”
Thomas Kean Jr., who succeeded Tom Malinowski in Congress in 2023 after serving in both the New Jersey General Assembly and State Senate for over two decades, has focused his recent public statements on what he describes as significant disruptions caused by the current budget impasse (Fact 1; Fact 2). Born in Livingston in 1968 and currently residing in Westfield, Kean holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College (Fact 3; Fact 4).
