Tom Kean Jr. Sighted at Home After Extended Absence

Tom Kean Jr., a Republican congressman from New Jersey, was seen at his home in Westfield on Wednesday evening, marking his first public appearance since disappearing from the political scene in March due to an undisclosed health condition. During his absence, he missed over 100 votes in the House, leading to speculation about his situation, particularly as he ran unchallenged in the recent primary election without making any campaign appearances. When approached by a New York Times reporter, Kean greeted him while dressed in a suit and tie, stating, "It’s good to see you," and indicated he would provide further comments next week. His wife, Rhonda, was present but did not speak. Kean's office previously announced that he would return to Congress on June 30 to address the reasons for his absence.