Daniel Goldman

Daniel Goldman is a Democratic U.S. representative for New York's 10th Congressional District. A former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, he has also worked as a legal analyst and congressional investigator.

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What we have documented

We have documented 6 statements by Daniel Goldman, in 5 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by Daniel Goldman

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. representative from New York

October 7, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Goldman argues that the mayor presents contested allegations as fact on a day of mourning. He calls the statement reprehensible and says it further upsets those it purports to comfort.

“embraces extreme activism instead of balanced leadership.”

Read the original postDan Goldman criticizes Mamdani's October 7 statementOriginal October 7 response to the mayor's post

Why we used this label

Goldman expressly condemns the anniversary statement and its effect on mourners.

Read statement Full case: Was Zohran Mamdani right to criticize Israel in his October 7 anniversary statement?

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. representative

September 30, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Daniel Goldman signs a joint letter demanding that DHS stop funding political ads supporting Trump and disclose how the spending was approved.

“This disturbing pattern of redirecting congressionally appropriated funding to advantage one political party must cease immediately.”

Read the original textHouse Homeland Security Democrats' September 30 letter on Trump advertising fundsPages 1-2: opposition and records demands; pages 3-4: signatures

Why we used this label

Signing the letter adopts its explicit opposition to public funding for the Trump-promoting ads.

Read statement Full case: Should taxpayers fund Trump's "public service" television ads?

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. representative from New York, posting on his official account

September 19, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Goldman called for all media outlets that support a free press to boycott the White House press room until the ban is lifted, describing it as an attack on the press as a whole.

“Every single media outlet that believes in the “free press” should boycott the White House press room until Trump lifts his absurd ban on media outlets he doesn’t like. This is an attack on all of the press — not just those outlets — and it must be met with unity and solidarity from the rest.”

Read the original postDaniel Goldman calls for media boycott over White House press ban · Daniel GoldmanPost by @danielsgoldman, September 19, 2026, 11:26 AM EDT

Why we used this label

Goldman explicitly opposes the ban, calls it an attack on the entire press, and urges a boycott until it is rescinded.

Read statement Full case: Should President Trump bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage?

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New York 10th district

September 15, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Daniel S. Goldman voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”

Read the official statementU.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)

Why we used this label

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.

Read statement Full case: Do they support the war in Iran?

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. representative, speaking on his personal/campaign X account

September 10, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Daniel Goldman challenged Trump's spending authority and described the conditional payment pledge as corrupt and unlawful. Those legal conclusions are Goldman's position, not an adjudicated finding.

“Actually, only Congress can make that promise since it must appropriate those funds.”

Read the original postDaniel Goldman: objection to Trump's payment pledgeOriginal post

Why we used this label

Goldman directly objects to the promise on spending-authority and corruption grounds. His legal conclusions are attributed opinions, not a court finding.

Read statement Full case: Trump’s $5,000 election pledge: policy dividend or vote-buying?

Daniel Goldman

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for New York at the statement date.

February 28, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Goldman condemns launching the Iran war without an imminent threat, congressional consent, justification or a plan, warning of deadly and costly regime-change wars.

“President Trump has provided neither to Congress nor the American people.”

Read the official statementGoldman condemns launching the Iran war without an imminent threat, congressional consent, justification or a plan, warning of deadly and costly regime-change wars.Complete issued statement verified on official website.

Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Goldman condemns launching the Iran war without an imminent threat, congressional consent, justification or a plan, warning of deadly and costly regime-change wars.

Read statement Full case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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