Lance Gooden, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 5th district, shared his views on current political issues through a series of tweets on May 7, 2025. These posts highlight his collaboration with former President Donald Trump and his stance on immigration and border security.
In a tweet posted at 15:51 UTC, Gooden expressed pride in working alongside President Trump to pass what he referred to as “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” This legislation aims to cut taxes for working families, protect Medicaid for seniors, and secure the border. He stated that Republicans are committed to delivering the agenda that Americans voted for in November. “I am proud to be working alongside President @realdonaldTrump to pass One Big, Beautiful Bill that will: Cut taxes for working families Protect Medicaid for seniors Secure the border Republicans will deliver on the agenda Americans voted for in November!”
Later that day at 18:12 UTC, Gooden commented on immigration policies, asserting that most Americans support deporting dangerous criminal illegals. He criticized Democrats in Washington for siding with illegal alien gang members and terrorists while emphasizing his commitment to making America safe again by focusing on his constituents’ needs. “The vast majority of Americans support deporting dangerous criminal illegals. Yet, Democrats in Washington continue to side with illegal alien gang members and terrorists. While Democrats double down, I am focused on fighting for my constituents and making America safe again.”
At 20:56 UTC, Gooden reiterated his belief in the effectiveness of border walls by citing an 87% reduction in illegal crossings where Trump’s border wall was constructed during his first term. He called upon Congress to fulfill the American people’s demand for a border wall. “Walls work. Illegal crossings fell by 87% where President @realDonaldTrump’s border wall was built during his first term. The American people voted for a border wall, and it’s time for Congress to deliver one.”
Lance Gooden has been serving in Congress since replacing Jeb Hensarling in 2019 after previously serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. Born in Nashville but residing in Terrell, Texas, he holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
