We have documented statements by Andy Kim on 2026 Midterm Elections, Artificial Intelligence, and Campaign Finance, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.
Sen. Andy Kim said New Jerseyans deserve public servants who earn and keep their trust, that the findings of the independent report are unacceptable, and that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell should resign immediately.
“New Jerseyans deserve to have public servants who work to earn and keep their trust, not undermine it
The findings of the independent report are unacceptable. The Lt. Governor should resign immediately.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Booker, Kim call on Caldwell to resign as pressure builds · New Jersey GlobeSecond through fifth paragraphs, quoting each senator
Why we used this label
The reference point is the investigation report's findings against Caldwell and Gov. Sherrill's call for him to resign. Kim called the report's findings unacceptable and said Caldwell should resign immediately, which expressly rejects the conduct, so we labeled it Condemned.
Andy Kim voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Role at the time: United States senator speaking to a news outlet
Condemned
Statement summary
Kim said every Asian American voter he met raised French's posts, describing them as an example of active demonisation, and called for leaders to stand against it.
“Everyone was talking about it. Every single Asian American that I was with yesterday raised this with me. They were saying this is an example of, ‘Not only are they not courting us or engaging with us, but they’re actively demonizing us, actively being xenophobic and racist towards us.’ We need leaders that stand up against this.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French's outburstReport quoting De La Cruz, Nehls, Kim and Republican strategists.
Why we used this label
The conduct under scrutiny is French's posts. Kim relays and endorses the view that they are xenophobic and racist, and calls for leaders to oppose them.
Role at the time: United States senator representing New Jersey
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Senator Andy Kim called for government AI guardrails and a Senate discussion of bipartisan legislation, while saying innovation should continue with sensible controls.
“We can both make sure there are rules to prevent risks and enable innovation to continue with sensible controls.”
Relative to stronger federal safeguards for frontier AI, Kim explicitly supports government guardrails and legislation. His innovation qualification defines the approach’s scope rather than rejecting safeguards.
Andy Kim voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for New Jersey at the statement date.
Condemned
Statement summary
Kim condemns the Iran strikes as a dangerous and foolish escalation without evidence of an imminent threat and demands immediate war-powers action.
“This is unacceptable.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Kim condemns the Iran strikes as a dangerous and foolish escalation without evidence of an imminent threat and demands immediate war-powers action.Complete issued statement verified on official website.
Why we used this label
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Kim condemns the Iran strikes as a dangerous and foolish escalation without evidence of an imminent threat and demands immediate war-powers action.
Role at the time: U.S. senator and ranking member of the HSGAC subcommittee covering the District of Columbia
Condemned
Statement summary
Kim criticizes the deployment as costly and lacking a clear strategy. He argues that the Guard should focus on its core military responsibilities while federal officials support local police and leaders.
“This report shows that President Trump is spending hundreds of millions from working families’ pockets to keep the National Guard in D.C. with no clear strategy, no evidence of effectiveness, and no end in sight,”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Peters and Kim criticize the D.C. National Guard deployment in a report releasePublished February 5, 2026; statements by Senators Peters and Kim
Why we used this label
The case concerns using National Guard troops for policing in D.C. Kim rejects the deployment's strategy and effectiveness and proposes supporting local law enforcement instead.
Role at the time: U.S. senator from New Jersey, requesting FY2026 funding for Haledon.
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Andy Kim requested $424,000 for Haledon to purchase stationary plate readers and a mobile reader trailer, with software, storage and maintenance. His official page says he is fighting for the request, which describes the readers as tools for investigating violent crime and auto theft. His support concerns this local project; the documents do not identify Flock as the vendor.
“This funding would purchase stationary Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), a mobile ALPR trailer”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Kim requests $424,000 for Haledon stationary plate readers · Andy KimMay 13, 2025 signed cover letter, page 1; Borough of Haledon row, page 2; amounts expressed in thousands
Why we used this label
Relative to fixed or networked plate surveillance, Kim supports a specific stationary-reader project through a signed funding request and an official statement that he is fighting for it. The project includes a stated investigative purpose. This establishes support for the local installation rather than a position on every national network.
Bo French used an image of apparent South Asian UT fans to argue that foreigners were displacing Americans. Critics called the posts racist or xenophobic; French and supporters said they raised a legitimate immigration and admissions dispute.
Networked automated license-plate cameras can assemble searchable records of vehicle movements. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to ban the systems, keep them with limits, or defend them as investigative tools. This tracker separates outright bans from narrower restrictions.
Trump backs company controls and outside audits for frontier AI. Critics want enforceable federal safeguards, and the White House now calls incident reporting mandatory without identifying enforcement mechanisms or penalties.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill called on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after an outside law firm's report substantiated a workplace-policy violation and two ethics violations. Caldwell resigned on September 25, 2026, the next day. He and his lawyer dispute the report's findings.
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.
The Trump administration says federal law and the D.C. militia code authorize its National Guard deployment in Washington. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb calls it illegal. A D.C. Circuit panel heard the appeal on October 14 and has not ruled.
The Supreme Court protected corporate and union independent election spending in Citizens United. Defenders say the ruling protects political speech and association. Critics say it gives wealthy interests excessive influence and undermines democratic accountability.
