Lance Gooden, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 5th district, has been vocal on social media regarding current political issues. His recent tweets express criticism towards Democratic policies and praise for former President Donald Trump.
On February 4, 2025, Gooden tweeted about several state actions and Democratic priorities: “New Jersey’s governor is housing an illegal alien. California is spending $50 million to ‘Trump-proof.’ Massachusetts will refuse deportation requests. Democrats will do everything but put Americans first.”
The following day, February 5, 2025, he criticized Democrats’ approach to immigration by comparing it to Trump’s policies: “Democrats provided criminal illegal aliens with free transportation, free hotels, and free food. President Trump gave them a plane ticket to Gitmo. Based.”
Later that day, Gooden contrasted achievements during Trump’s presidency with challenges under President Joe Biden’s administration: “During President Trump’s first term, he gave us the Abraham Accords and peace in the Middle East. Under Joe Biden, Hamas attacked our ally Israel and the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Americans rejected the status quo in November and gave Trump a mandate to usher in lasting…”
