Lance Gooden shares views on NGOs, border security, and recent presidential actions

Lance Gooden shares views on NGOs, border security, and recent presidential actions
Lance Gooden U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Lance Gooden, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 5th district, has recently shared his views on various political matters through a series of tweets. These statements reflect his stance on national and international issues, as well as actions taken by the current administration.

On February 6, 2025, Gooden tweeted about the end of what he refers to as “The NGO grift,” indicating a shift in policies regarding non-governmental organizations. The tweet can be accessed here.

Later that day, at 20:00 UTC, Gooden commented on the state of border security and energy policy in the United States. He noted that “Border crossings are down 93%, law and order has been restored, and American energy is being unleashed.” In response to these developments, he questioned the Democrats’ decision to “File articles of impeachment.” The full tweet is available here.

On February 7, 2025, Gooden outlined several actions taken by the President over an 18-day period. These include restoring sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization (WHO), pausing foreign aid programs, and removing certain individuals from USAID. He described these measures as representative of an “America First” approach. This statement can be found here.



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