Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor
Much of Meeks’ remarks focused on criticism of the Trump administration’s recent policy agenda, including unmet campaign promises related to the cost of living, as well as proposed cuts to Medicaid and reductions to the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
“Local politics and local issues are always important,” Meeks said, emphasizing the importance of engaging directly with constituents across New York’s 5th Congressional District. The district includes the Rockaway peninsula, Cambria Heights, Hollis, Howard Beach, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Laurelton, Queens Village, Richmond Hill, Rosedale, South Jamaica, Saint Albans, Springfield Gardens, and South Ozone Park, as well as JFK Airport.
Calling Washington, D.C. “absolute chaos,” Meeks criticized the president for failing to deliver on promises to reduce grocery and living costs. “We have not focused or voted on one bill that would do any of these things,” he said. “What we focused on first and foremost,…