Lance Gooden, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 5th district, has recently taken to social media to express his views on various political matters. Born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1982 and now residing in Terrell, Gooden has been an active political figure since he replaced Jeb Hensarling in 2019. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives and holds degrees from the University of Texas, Austin.
On May 14, 2025, Gooden criticized the Democratic Party’s fiscal policies by stating that “When Democrats are in power, they want your Venmo transactions reported to the IRS. When Republicans are in power, we cut taxes on your tips.” This tweet highlights his stance on taxation under different administrations.
Later that day, he commented on inflation trends and partisan responses: “When inflation hit a 40-year high under Joe Biden, Democrats remained silent. When inflation drops to a 4-year low under President Trump, Democrats complain about prices. Democrats don’t care about the cost of living; they care about hating Donald J. Trump.” This post suggests Gooden’s perspective on economic management and political priorities.
On May 15, 2025, Gooden noted international defense developments with reference to former President Trump: “NATO allies are working on a deal to significantly boost defense spending. That’s what I call the Trump Effect.” This tweet connects NATO’s actions with Trump’s influence on global defense strategies.
Gooden graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with both a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001 and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2004.
