Tom Kean Jr., 57, who represents New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, was last seen on March 5. He has since missed approximately 100 House votes, has not attended any official or personal events, and has not even been photographed. But he hasn’t been absent, as he’s still trading stocks, doing some interviews and making several calls to Republican colleagues who worry the party could lose seats in the midterm elections because of Kean Jr.’s prolonged absence.
where is little tom keen ? He said he was dealing with health issues
Tom Keene Jr. told the New Jersey Globe that he is addressing health issues and his doctors believe he will make a full recovery. He said he expected to return to the polls and campaigning within weeks. He then also began calling fellow Republicans in New Jersey to reassure them that his reelection campaign was making progress.But mysteriously, no one he called knew where little Jean was. “I don’t even know the details, but I respect that. Whatever issue members are dealing with, it’s their personal privacy,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, who last spoke with Kean by phone “a few weeks ago.”Keane did not disclose what illness he has, but said he is not expected to suffer long-term effects or chronic health complications, and his medical issues will not affect his cognitive health. Keane’s wife also declined to comment on her husband’s condition and mysterious disappearance. Neighbors said the house had been dark and deserted for weeks. They didn’t see a wife, a car or a dog.Kean is running uncontested in the June 2 primary, while Rebecca Bennett, Michael Roth, Tina Shah and Brian Varela are vying for the Democratic primary.“He sounds good to me. Sounds normal as usual,” said Carlos Santos, chairman of the Union County Republican Party, where Keene lives. Santos said he did not ask Keane about his condition and Keane did not disclose it. But he said Keane confirmed he was running for re-election and that he had his support.Records show Keane signed five stock transactions between April 14 and May 17, despite his long absence.
