Lance Gooden U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Lance Gooden U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Lance Gooden, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 5th district since 2019, has recently expressed his views on various political issues through a series of tweets. Gooden, who replaced Jeb Hensarling in Congress and previously served in the Texas House of Representatives, has been vocal about immigration policies and federal spending.
On February 9, 2025, Lance Gooden shared his opinion regarding U.S. foreign aid and immigration policies. He stated that "The United States has been funding illegal immigrant invasions around the world." He credited President Trump's foreign aid freeze for halting operations by Jesuit Refugee Services in Ireland.
Later the same day, Gooden tweeted support for former President Trump’s actions, noting that "President Trump is doing exactly what he campaigned on doing." He asserted that this aligns with the wishes of the American populace by stating "Promises made, promises kept."
In another tweet posted on February 9, 2025, Gooden criticized what he perceives as inconsistent approaches by Democrats towards financial reporting and spending. He highlighted this contrast by stating: "Democrats: Americans must report their $600 Venmo transactions."
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