Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Josh Gottheimer
Public opinion and media debates around Josh Gottheimer—discover key moments of controversy.
Josh Gottheimer is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district encompasses a diverse area, spanning from the New York City metropolitan suburbs in Bergen County to more rural areas in northern Passaic and Sussex Counties. Prior to his political career, Gottheimer worked as an attorney, writer, and public policy advisor. He is known for representing a swing district, often emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and fiscal responsibility in his policy positions.
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March 2019: Gottheimer Involved in Drafting House Resolution Condemning 'Myth of Dual Loyalty'
In March 2019, Josh Gottheimer was involved in drafting a House resolution to condemn the "myth of dual loyalty" after Ilhan Omar's comments about supporters of Israel.
June 2021: Gottheimer Launches Team Blue PAC
In June 2021, Josh Gottheimer, along with Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Terri Sewell, launched the Team Blue PAC, which aimed to defend incumbent Democrats against primary challenges.
August 2021: Leads group to derail budget reconciliation package
In August 2021, Gottheimer led a group of conservative Democrats, "The Unbreakable Nine", to derail the Biden administration's $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package intended to improve the nation's infrastructure.
February 2022: Pledges to establish a blind trust
In February 2022, Gottheimer pledged to establish a blind trust to manage his assets.
February 2022: Team Blue Endorses Moderate Incumbents
In February 2022, Team Blue's first slate of endorsements backed moderate incumbents against progressive challengers, leading to criticism from left-wing groups.
May 2022: Accusations of Influencing Republican Primary
In May 2022, Gottheimer was accused of influencing the Republican primary to help Pallotta receive the nomination.
August 2022: Has not created a blind trust
As of August 2022, Gottheimer had yet to create a blind trust to manage his assets, despite pledging to do so in February 2022.
August 2022: Fails to report stock exchange within mandated period
In August 2022, filings revealed that Gottheimer failed to report an exchange of stocks in his portfolio within the mandated 45-day period.
September 2022: Faces criticism for stock trades
In September 2022, analysis indicated that Gottheimer made trades involving 326 companies and 43 potential conflicts of interest over a three-year period.
February 2023: Gottheimer Convinces Omar to Sign Anti-Semitism Resolution
In February 2023, Josh Gottheimer "convinced" Ilhan Omar to sign a resolution he authored that condemned antisemitism before her removal from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
April 2023: Sells shares in impacted companies during banking crisis
In April 2023, it was shown that Gottheimer sold shares in impacted companies before and during the 2023 banking crisis.
July 2023: Gottheimer Denounces Pramila Jayapal's Remarks on Israel
In July 2023, Josh Gottheimer co-wrote a statement denouncing Pramila Jayapal's remark that Israel is a "racist state" as "unacceptable."
September 2023: Gottheimer Calls for Disinvitation of Speakers at Palestine Writes Literature Festival
In September 2023, Josh Gottheimer called on the University of Pennsylvania to disinvite Roger Waters and Marc Lamont Hill from the school's Palestine Writes Literature Festival, citing accusations of antisemitism. He also asked Princeton University to reconsider its use of Jasbir Puar's "The Right to Maim".
September 2023: Gottheimer Co-Headlines No-Labels Event
In September 2023, Josh Gottheimer co-headlined a No-Labels-organized event despite recently denouncing the group's intention to put up a third-party presidential candidate in 2024.
September 2023: Gottheimer Calls for Menendez's Resignation
In September 2023, following Senator Menendez being charged with taking bribes, Josh Gottheimer called for Menendez to resign for the good of the state.
October 7, 2023: Gottheimer Condemns Criticism of Israel Following October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7, 2023, attacks and the outbreak of the Gaza war, Josh Gottheimer condemned Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush's criticism of Israel, objecting to their calls for stripping U.S. funding and allowing civilians to suffer.
October 25, 2023: Gottheimer Votes for Resolution Declaring Solidarity with Israel and Criticizes Colleagues
On October 25, 2023, Josh Gottheimer voted for a House resolution that declared solidarity with Israel and condemned Hamas. Following the vote, Gottheimer criticized 15 colleagues, including Rep. Andre Carson, for voting in the minority, describing their actions as "despicable". Carson responded to Gottheimer's comments by calling him "cowardly" and suggesting he was not acting as a proper member of Congress.
November 7, 2023: Gottheimer Votes to Censure Rep. Tlaib
On November 7, 2023, Josh Gottheimer voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack" and her use of the slogan "from the river to the sea".
November 18, 2023: Gottheimer Denounces Sen. Sanders' Proposal to Condition Aid to Israel
On November 18, 2023, Josh Gottheimer publicly denounced Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal to condition U.S. military aid to Israel on a "fundamental change in [Israel's] military and political positions." Gottheimer argued that conditioning aid would aid Hamas's goal of "completely annihilating Israel and the Jewish people."
December 4, 2023: Gottheimer Asks Rutgers to Cancel Seminar with Erakat, Estes, and Lamont Hill
On December 4, 2023, Josh Gottheimer wrote to the president of Rutgers University, requesting the cancellation of a seminar featuring Noura Erakat, Nick Estes, and Marc Lamont Hill, due to his belief that Estes and Lamont Hill were "well-known antisemites" and the seminar would "promote hate speech" The request was declined.
December 2023: Gottheimer Calls for University Presidents to Resign and Votes for Anti-Zionism Resolution
In December 2023, Josh Gottheimer called for the resignation of the presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT after their testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Also in December 2023, Gottheimer was one of 95 Democrats to vote for a resolution stating that anti-Zionism is antisemitism.
January 2024: Gottheimer Condemns Teaneck School District's Partnership with CAIR
In January 2024, Josh Gottheimer condemned the Teaneck school district for partnering with CAIR as part of its "Togetherness and Belonging" program, citing previous remarks by CAIR's national director.
January 2024: Gottheimer Argues UNRWA Should 'Disappear' After Allegations Against Officials
In January 2024, following Israel's claims that UNRWA officials contributed to Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent suspension of U.S. payments to the agency, Josh Gottheimer argued that UNRWA is "flawed to the core" and should "disappear" due to "systemic issues."
February 2024: Anti-Apartheid Sticker Found on Poster Outside Gottheimer's Office
In February 2024, a sticker with the design of the Palestinian flag that read "Boycott Israeli Apartheid" was found on a poster of a hostage outside Josh Gottheimer's Capitol Hill office. Gottheimer called it "a blatant act of antisemitism and hate".
March 2024: Criticized Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard
In March 2024, Gottheimer began criticizing Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, after she won the Bergen County GOP line, as a "right-wing extremist" and "MAGA Mary."
March 2024: Second Incident of Sticker on Poster Outside Gottheimer's Office
In March 2024, Josh Gottheimer reported a second, similar instance concerning a poster outside his office, calling the incident "truly deprived and heinous."
March 2024: Questions Arise Regarding Gottheimer's Bipartisan Credentials
In March 2024, Politico reported that some members of the Problem Solvers Caucus questioned Josh Gottheimer's bipartisan credentials, noting that the Republican co-chair had bucked his party more often.
March 26, 2024: Gottheimer Denounces Biden Administration's Abstention on U.N. Ceasefire Resolution
On March 26, 2024, Josh Gottheimer joined Sen. John Fetterman in denouncing the Biden Administration's decision to abstain from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire for Ramadan. Gottheimer believed the resolution reflected unfair scrutiny of Israel at the U.N. and defended Israel's right to self-defense.
April 2024: Gottheimer visits Columbia University amidst pro-Palestinian protests
In April 2024, Josh Gottheimer and other Jewish lawmakers visited Columbia University during heightened pro-Palestinian student protests. They condemned the demonstrations as antisemitic, affirmed their commitment to student safety, and warned that Columbia University would "pay the price" if they did not take action. Later in April 2024, Gottheimer co-led a letter to Columbia's board of trustees expressing disappointment that the encampment had not been disbanded.
May 2024: Gottheimer criticizes Rutgers University response to protests
In May 2024, Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Donald Norcross criticized Rutgers University's president Jonathan Holloway for allegedly appeasing violent agitators by conceding to demands during protests.
May 2024: Antisemitism Awareness Act passes House with Gottheimer's support
In May 2024, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, co-authored by Josh Gottheimer, passed in the House. The bill stipulates that the Education Department use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when applying federal anti-discrimination laws. Gottheimer linked the bill to protests at Columbia University, stating it was a critical step against hate. The next day, he responded to criticisms that the bill would infringe upon free speech rights.
June 2024: Gottheimer Condemns Maldives' Ban on Israeli Passport Holders
In June 2024, Josh Gottheimer spoke out against the Maldives' decision to ban Israeli passport holders, prompted by Israel's role in the Gaza conflict. Calling it "a blatant act of Jew hatred," he developed the Protecting Allied Travel Here (PATH) Act to condition U.S. aid to the Maldives on allowing Israeli passport holders into the country.
June 2024: Gottheimer Introduces Amendment Barring Biden Administration from Citing Gaza Health Ministry Death Tolls
In June 2024, Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, and three Republicans introduced an amendment to the State Department's funding bill barring the Biden administration from citing Gaza Health Ministry death tolls. The House passed it 269–144, with support from 62 Democrats and all but two Republicans.
2024: Wealthy Executives funneling Money to Problem Solvers PAC
In 2024, The Intercept reports that "Wealthy executives and investors have funneled hundreds of thousands through No Labels's Problem Solvers PAC to members of the caucus," including Gottheimer.
February 2025: Participated in Democratic Primary Debate
In a February 2025 Democratic primary debate, Gottheimer defended his support for the Laken Riley Act, stating, "If you’re a murderer, a rapist, you break into people’s homes, you shouldn’t be here."
January 2026: Gottheimer Commends Operation to Capture Nicolás Maduro
In January 2026, Josh Gottheimer commended the U.S. military's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stating that Maduro had "undermined democracy" and "enabled the flow of drugs to America."
January 2026: Voted Against Funding for Department of Homeland Security
In January 2026, following a surge of ICE agents in Minneapolis and the killings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, Gottheimer voted against a bill which would have funded the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about inadequately trained ICE agents. On January 28, Gottheimer announced the ICE Standards Act, which would standardize initial and annual training for agents, require agents to prioritize de-escalation and risk minimization, mandate the use of body and dashboard cameras, and restrict enforcement at sensitive locations like schools or voting sites unless exigent circumstances exist.
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