{"id":2609793,"date":"2026-06-02T19:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-kean-jr-says-he-will-return-to-in-person-work-in-matter-of-weeks\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T19:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:44:44","slug":"tom-kean-jr-says-he-will-return-to-in-person-work-in-matter-of-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-kean-jr-says-he-will-return-to-in-person-work-in-matter-of-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Kean Jr. says he will return to in-person work in &#8216;matter of weeks&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftom-kean-jr-says-he-will-return-to-in-person-work-in-matter-of-weeks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2609793&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ) said he expects to return to in-person work on Capitol Hill within a few weeks after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-secretary-of-state-wants-to-be-governor-shes-showed-up-to-work-19-days-in-the-last-6-months\/\" title=\"Arizona Secretary Of State Wants To Be Governor. She\u2019s Showed Up To ... 19 Days In The Last 6 Months\">prolonged absence<\/a> tied to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swimming-olympic-champion-dressel-fails-to-qualify-for-world-championships\/\" title=\"Dressel, Olympic champ in swimming, misses world championships qualification.\">unspecified health issue<\/a>. Teh 57-year-old,who is running unopposed in New Jersey\u2019s GOP primary for the 7th Congressional District,said he is focusing on recovery adn will be transparent about his condition after he returns.<\/p>\n<p>Kean has missed over 100 House votes since March 5, and limited details about his health have fueled GOP and Democratic concern about whether he can effectively serve through the November election.New Jersey law could allow a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/argentina-devalues-peso-raising-rates-after-primary-elections\/\" title=\"Argentina devalues peso, hikes rates post-... elections.\">post-primary<\/a> vacancy to be filled by local GOP leaders, but Kean and House GOP leadership have maintained he will seek reelection.<\/p>\n<p>Four Democrats-Rebecca Bennett, Michael Roth, Tina Shah, and Brian Varela-are competing for the seat. During a May 30 debate, Shah criticized Kean for not contacting constituents and said voters want a representative who communicates, not just a delegated team. The National Republican Congressional Committee and others defended Kean, and President Donald Trump endorsed him on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>While Kean has been absent from voting, his <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >social accounts reportedly stayed active<\/a>, and the article notes he has certified stock trades and signed off on some staff travel expenses. In his statement, Kean thanked constituents and colleagues for their \u201cprayers and patience\u201d and said he looks forward to sharing further details with the public.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep.<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/thomas-kean-jr\/\"> Thomas Kean Jr.<\/a> (R-NJ) said in a Tuesday statement that he will return to in-person work after a prolonged absence on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/capitol-hill\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2382\">Capitol Hill<\/a> due to an unspecified health issue in a \u201cmatter of weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kean, who is running unopposed in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1065\">New Jersey<\/a>\u2018s GOP primary for the state\u2019s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, said in his statement that he is \u201cmore energized than ever\u201d to fight for the district.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRight now I am focused on my recovery and under the advice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aussie-made-home-ccp-virus-test-ramps-up-production-for-us-not-australia\/\" title=\"Aussie-Made Home CCP Virus Test Ramps up Production for US, Not Australia\">healthcare professionals<\/a>, I will transition from virtual work to in person work within a matter of weeks,\u201d the 57-year-old lawmaker wrote. \u201cAt that time I will be completely transparent as to the nature of my medical condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4592108\/jimmy-gomez-under-investigation-sexual-misconduct-report\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Rep. Jimmy Gomez under investigation over sexual misconduct, report says<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4592115\/schumer-graham-platner-meeting-senate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Schumer snubs questions about Graham Platner after meeting with embattled Senate hopeful<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4591909\/hakeem-jeffries-targets-andy-ogles-homophobic-post\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jeffries targets Andy Ogles over homophobic post<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kean has missed over 100 votes in the House since March 5, during which very few details have been shared by the congressman\u2019s office about his health. The congressman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/congress\/kean-says-hell-be-expects-full-recovery-confirms-re-election-bid\/\">told<\/a> the <em>New Jersey Globe<\/em> on May 21 that he expected to make a full recovery and would be back on Capitol Hill in the \u201cnext couple of weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kean has represented the district since 2023 and is seeking his third term in Congress. However, the New Jersey Republican\u2019s absence has sparked GOP worry over whether he will be able to maintain his seat in November. Kean is seeking his third term in Congress in one of the most competitive seats in the nation that will be crucial to the GOP\u2019s effort to hold its House majority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an avenue for Kean to drop out post-primary, should he need to. Under New Jersey election law, any <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/lis.njleg.state.nj.us\/nxt\/gateway.dll\/statutes\/1\/20305\/20471?f=templates$fn=document-frameset.htm$q=%5Brank,100%3A%5Bdomain%3A%5Band%3Apost-primary%20vacancy%5D%5D%20%5Bsum%3Apost-primary%20vacancy%5D%20%5D%20$x=server$3.0#LPHit1\">post-primary vacancy<\/a> is filled by the local GOP committee leaders.\u00a0However, Kean and House GOP leadership have maintained that he is able to run for reelection, with the congressman telling the <em>New Jersey Globe<\/em>, \u201cI\u2019m running.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four Democrats are vying to take on the Republican lawmaker in November: Rebecca Bennett, a healthcare business executive and former Navy pilot; Michael Roth, a former Biden official; Tina Shah, a physician and former Obama and Biden adviser; and Brian Varela, the chairman of the Morris County Democratic Party Hispanic Caucus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a primary debate on May 30, Shah said that while she hopes Kean \u201cis going to get to that path of recovery,\u201d Kean\u2019s absence is part of a \u201chistory of just avoiding reaching out to his constituents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe has unfortunately missed two months\u2019 worth of work, and what we are being assured is that his team is carrying the torch. But we elected Tom Kean Jr., not his team,\u201d Shah said. \u201cWe want to see a representative who\u2019s able to communicate to us, even though he\u2019s human, and he is allowed to deal with his own personal medical issues. But this is not that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTina Shah, Brian Varela, Rebecca Bennett, and Michael Roth want to make New Jersey even more expensive and risk families\u2019 safety with their radical left pipe dreams. Whichever out of touch Democrat comes out of the primary will be in for a rude awakening: New Jerseyans have no interest in their radical agenda, and voters are fired up to reelect Tom Kean, Jr. in November,\u201d National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman Maureen O\u2019Toole said in a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Donald Trump endorsed Kean in a Monday night Truth Social post, saying Kean is a \u201cTremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He continued, \u201cTom is working tirelessly to Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion Small Business, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Support our Brave Military and Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Kean himself has been absent since March, his social accounts have remained active, and the congressman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4582714\/thomas-kean-jr-stock-trades-despite-monthslong-house-absence\/\">has certified several stock trades<\/a> made on his behalf. He has also\u00a0signed off on \u201cgift travel\u201d expenses\u00a0for his staff, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/congress\/tom-kean-staff-trips-missing\">according to<\/a> <em>NOTUS<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4587834\/thomas-kean-jr-new-jersey-gop-nominee-house-health-issue\/\"><strong>NEW JERSEY\u2019S TOM KEAN HASN\u2019T VOTED IN CONGRESS SINCE MARCH. HE\u2019S ABOUT TO BE RENOMINATED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his Tuesday statement, Kean said he appreciated \u201call of the prayers and patience from my constituents and colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI understand the need for transparency on this matter and I look forward to sharing my experience with the public,\u201d Kean wrote. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kean Jr. says he\u2019ll return to in-person work in weeks after a health delay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2912,"featured_media":2609794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tom-kean-return-matter-of-weeks.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[49554,48515,80736],"class_list":["post-2609793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-in-person-work","tag-return-to-office","tag-tom-kean-jr-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tom-kean-return-matter-of-weeks.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2912"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2609793"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2609797,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609793\/revisions\/2609797"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2609794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2609793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2609793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2609793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}