Tyler Reporter

Lance Gooden, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 5th district, has expressed his views on several key political issues through a series of tweets. Gooden, who succeeded Jeb Hensarling in Congress in 2019 and previously served in the Texas House of Representatives, shared his opinions on topics ranging from international agreements to domestic policies.

On January 21, 2025, Gooden criticized the Paris climate agreement, describing it as "a terrible deal for the United States." He highlighted China's significant contribution to global CO2 emissions growth since the treaty's inception and praised former President Trump's decision to withdraw from what he termed a "sham agreement," viewing it as a fulfilled promise and a victory for America. "The Paris climate agreement was a terrible deal for the United States."

Later that day, Gooden commented on border security policies. He contrasted executive orders issued by Joe Biden and Donald Trump regarding border control, suggesting that Trump's actions aimed at securing borders were steps towards restoring America's sovereignty. "Joe Biden issued executive orders to open our borders."

In another tweet on January 21, 2025, Gooden addressed a lawsuit against DOGE (an acronym not further explained), noting that no federal employees are part of DOGE or represent federal perspectives within it. He implied that this lack of representation aligns with efforts to address entrenched bureaucratic issues in Washington D.C., often referred to as "the Swamp." "The left-wing lawsuit against @DOGE states:"