Tyler Reporter

Lance Gooden, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 5th district since 2019, has expressed his views on various national security and political issues through a series of tweets. Gooden, who replaced Jeb Hensarling in Congress, is known for his outspoken positions on U.S. foreign policy and domestic security matters.

On December 11, 2024, Gooden criticized President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken for allegedly providing "billions of dollars worth of American military equipment to the Taliban." He stated that this included "320,000+ weapons," "40,000 military vehicles," and "78 aircraft," while also leaving Americans stranded in Afghanistan. "Never forget: Joe Biden and Antony Blinken gave billions of dollars worth of American military equipment to the Taliban."

Later that day, Gooden commented on Christopher Wray's resignation as FBI Director. He viewed it as a step towards ending what he described as government weaponization. Gooden endorsed Kash Patel as Wray's successor to lead efforts in reforming the FBI. "Christopher Wray's resignation is the first step in ending government weaponization."

In another tweet on December 11, 2024, Gooden criticized the Biden Administration for extending a $10 billion Iran sanctions waiver shortly after former President Donald Trump's electoral victory. He labeled this decision as a parting gift to Iran and characterized it as one of the most left-wing actions possible. "The Biden Administration extended the $10 billion Iran sanctions waiver two days after Trump's victory."