Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

politician United States

Bonnie Watson Coleman is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. She is known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. As a trailblazer, she was the first African American woman elected to Congress from New Jersey. In March 2025, she made headlines when she disrupted President Trump's address to Congress, leading to her removal by the sergeant-at-arms.

Born on Jan 29, 1945 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.05%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
766,353
Power
47,951$
Sentiment
5.37
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 6 4.83 0.19% +20% 331,002,651 738,067 $21,000,000 46,826$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,286 $2,700,000 1,125$
Totals 7 398,888,662 766,353 $23,700,000 47,951$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Bonnie Watson Coleman joined other public officials in protesting outside the Delaney Hall detention center. 5

Fox News: Newark mayor sues a top US attorney for false arrest, malicious prosecution

United States United States: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman pressed further on issues of discrimination during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing. 4

Fox News: Education secretary faces Democratic fury over plan to wind down department

United States United States: Witnesses told The Associated Press that the arrest happened after Baraka attempted to join McIver and New Jersey Reps. Robert Menendez and Bonnie Watson Coleman when entering the facility. 5

Fox News: New Jersey lawmaker faces court after allegedly assaulting agents at ICE facility

United States United States: It is unclear whether the Justice Department will charge the two other members of Congress who were with McIver at the detention facility, Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robert Menendez Jr. 5

CNN: LaMonica McIver: DOJ charges congresswoman with assault in incident at ICE facility, drops case against Newark mayor