Assailed by Gaza Question, Pallone Stays Focused on Negative Impacts of Trump Budget

PISCATAWAY – The topic du jour was health care and the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” or what Democrats call the “Big Ugly Bill.”

But as Rep. Frank Pallone was about ready to start his presentation at the local seniors center Wednesday morning, some people outside wanted to talk about reported starvation in Gaza.

A small group held signs and accused the United States of backing “Israeli genocide.”

Pallone did not seem to interact with the group. And for that matter, neither did any of the 75 or so people in the meeting room.

A man who said he was with his son tried to enter the room, saying he wanted to discuss the issue with Pallone.

But the mayor, Brian C. Wahler, said he could not. Wahler said the meeting was reserved for senior citizens and that neither the man Nor his young son qualified….