December 17, 2025

VETERAN AND INNOVATION LEADER ZACH BEECHER SLAMS TRUMP’S ECONOMIC POLICY, CITES TARIFFS AS “TAX ON JERSEY FAMILIES”

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Zach Beecher, Bronze Star recipient and candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, issued a sharp rebuttal tonight following President Trump’s address on the economy. Beecher rejected the administration’s claims of prosperity, pointing instead to the direct harm being caused by aggressive tariff policies.

“Tonight, Donald Trump tried to paint a picture of an economic boom, but the reality for families across New Jersey and the country is a growing crisis. Let’s be clear: Trump’s tariffs are not a win for America—they are a massive, crushing tax on the middle class. And just today, House Republicans refused yet again to extend Obamacare subsidies—forcing unforgivable premium hikes on New Jersey families—all because Trump told them to.

“In the 82nd Airborne, I worked to liberate Mosul—a mission that required delivering results under extreme pressure to sustain over a million people. In the private sector, I've led efforts to build a half-billion-dollar healthcare innovation platform and have spent years scaling the technologies that keep our country safe and our economy competitive. In Congress, I’ll stand up to Trump and his policies that are crushing New Jersey. I’ll use my experience to solve complex problems and lower costs for New Jersey families.”

About Zach Beecher: 

Born and raised in North Jersey, Zach Beecher knew as long as he could remember that he wanted to serve his country. That didn’t surprise anyone who knew Zach’s parents: his Mom is a social worker who started a non-profit helping at-risk children; Dad was a 36-year police officer, dedicated to keeping our community safe.

Zach went to college on an ROTC scholarship and commissioned into the U.S. Army on Graduation Day. Zach reported to his first assignment just four days later.

A proud Ranger-qualified paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, Zach deployed to Iraq in 2016, where he was focused on taking back the city of Mosul from ISIS, a crucial mission that liberated 1.8 million people from ISIS rule and earned him a Bronze Star.

During his time in Iraq, Zach quickly realized that the private sector could learn a lot from troops in a war zone. While governments and corporations often move at a snail’s pace due to overregulation and bureaucracy, soldiers must innovate at the speed of battle to survive.

Innovation at the speed of battle: That became Zach’s calling after transitioning from active duty.

Zach has worked with companies large and small to boost innovation and deliver needed solutions faster. He’s taken on some of our toughest challenges, from developing technology to fighting human trafficking, helping health care providers extend their reach into urban areas, and unlocking America’s innovation base by pairing workers with companies and helping to launch initiatives that meet today’s technology needs, including helping Nokia develop its strategic innovation center in New Jersey.

Now, Zach is running for Congress because Donald Trump and a failed Congress are putting our people and our country at risk. Costs are rising on everything from coffee to car parts, health care is becoming more expensive and less accessible, and our standing in the world is crumbling. In Congress, Zach will fight for you at the speed of battle.

Currently a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, Zach and his wife, Michelle, live in Morristown with their 1-year-old son, Pierce.

Watch Zach’s Announcement Video HERE

Learn More About Zach HERE

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