Lance Gooden, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 5th district, has been vocal on several issues through his social media platform. Having served since 2019, after replacing former Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Gooden’s recent posts address diverse topics ranging from economic indicators to federal policies and courtroom defiance.
On May 3, 2025, Gooden commented on the U.S. economic situation by highlighting recent positive indicators. He noted that the jobs report had “beat expectations” and stated the S&P 500 was experiencing its “longest winning streak in 20 years.” Additionally, he mentioned that gas prices were “down for [the] third straight week,” ending the message with a call not to “be a PANICAN” (source).
The following day, May 4, 2025, Gooden criticized the Biden administration’s immigration policy. He asserted that “Joe Biden’s radical open border policies left America defenseless” and commended Texas for stepping up to “do the job the Biden Administration refused to do.” He concluded by urging that “the federal government pays Texas back” (source).
Later on the same day, Gooden reminded the public of President Joe Biden’s stance on student loans, specifically his actions regarding the Supreme Court. He charged that “Joe Biden routinely bragged about defying the Supreme Court on student loans,” emphasizing that “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed silent each time” (source).
Lance Gooden, born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1982, has an educational background from the University of Texas, Austin, where he earned both a BA and a BBA. He resides in Terrell.
