Lance Gooden, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 5th district, has expressed his views on various issues through a series of tweets. These posts touch upon topics such as lawsuits against the Trump Administration, censorship under the Biden Administration, and financial audits concerning NGOs at the southern border.
On February 12, 2025, Gooden tweeted about NGO leaders filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. He stated: “It’s clear: The only reason these NGO leaders filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration is because they profit off of illegal immigration.” He further commented that “The American taxpayer should not be subsidizing the salaries of those who advocate for policies that…”
On February 13, 2025, Gooden addressed censorship concerns in another tweet. He claimed that “Today, @JudiciaryGOP exposed the extensive censorship apparatus that flourished under the Biden Administration.” He accused President Biden of pressuring Big Tech to suppress conservative voices and mentioned actions taken against former President Trump.
Later on February 13, 2025, Gooden called for an audit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem regarding NGOs at the southern border. He urged for a comprehensive review by stating: “I urge DHS Secretary @KristiNoem to initiate a comprehensive audit of NGOs at the southern border.” He highlighted financial allocations made by FEMA from 2021-2024 amounting to over $2.4 billion for services to illegal aliens and stressed investigating wasteful practices.
