Lance Gooden, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Texas’s 5th district, has taken to social media to express his views on recent political developments. Gooden ascended from the Texas House of Representatives to his current position in 2019. Here, he provides commentary on issues relating to border security, economic performance, and judicial actions, offering his perspectives on these matters of national concern.
In a tweet posted on May 1, 2025, Gooden referenced a past decision under the previous administration involving the border wall. He writes, “Remember when the previous administration sold border wall for pennies on the dollar? Now, thanks to @realDonaldTrump, border wall is going up, not down. Texas is safer, and so is America.” This statement signals his support for the current border initiatives attributed to the former President Donald Trump.
Gooden further criticized the economic narrative under President Biden in his May 1 post, claiming that there was misleading information about inflation rates. He states, “The same people who told us inflation was ‘zero percent’ under Biden are now attacking President Trump on the economy. Don’t fall for their gaslighting.” This commentary highlights his skepticism toward the economic assessments made during Biden’s administration.
Addressing judicial decisions impacting immigration policy, Gooden expressed his concerns over the perceived leniency granted to illegal immigrants. On May 1, he tweeted, “According to activist judges: – Joe Biden can let over 10 million unvetted illegal aliens into the United States. – Border Patrol cannot arrest illegal aliens without a warrant. These judges must be stopped.” This tweet underscores Gooden’s critique of judicial rulings that he believes hinder effective border enforcement.
Lance Gooden has served in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’s 5th District since 2019 after succeeding Jeb Hensarling. Before his congressional service, he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives. Gooden, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin, currently resides in Terrell.
