From Union City to Capitol Hill: Rep. Rob Menendez on Immigration, Identity, and the American Dream

Oct 23 2026 | 01:19:50

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Show Notes

OneDay sits down with Congressman Rob Menendez, who represents New Jersey’s 8th district, to trace his journey from the streets of Union City to the halls of Capitol Hill. The grandson of Cuban immigrants and son of a former Union City mayor, Rob opens up about growing up in Hudson County, the coded letter that pushed his family to flee Cuba for good, and why he still believes in the promise of this country even in its darkest chapter. From winning science fairs as the mayor’s kid to taking on a sitting mayor and winning the toughest primary in the state, […]

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