Tyler Reporter

Lance Gooden, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 5th district, has recently made a series of statements on various political issues through his social media account. Gooden, who has been serving in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Jeb Hensarling, expressed opinions on matters involving Dr. Anthony Fauci, the financial situation of Hamas, and his perspective on the Democratic Party's treatment of American citizens.

On April 19, 2025, Gooden remarked on Dr. Anthony Fauci's financial situation post-retirement, asserting that "Dr. Fauci raked in $3.5 million in his first year of retirement. He should write a check to the small businesses he shut down." Fauci's financial gains after leaving public service have drawn attention, prompting Gooden's commentary linking the earnings to actions during the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted small businesses.

In a statement on April 21, 2025, Gooden commented on the economic state of the group Hamas, noting that "Hamas is on the verge of going bankrupt. No USAID, no terrorist paychecks. Democrats wanted to keep the money flowing." His tweet suggests a connection between U.S. aid policies and Hamas' financial difficulties.

Later the same day, at 5:51 PM, Gooden shared a tweet critical of the Democratic Party, stating, "The results of Democrats treating Americans as second-class citizens in their own country." This tweet was accompanied by a link, presumably containing further detail on his views regarding Democratic policies.

Gooden, who was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and resides in Terrell, studied at the University of Texas, Austin, earning a BA in 2001 and a BBA in 2004. He has also served in the Texas House of Representatives prior to his tenure in Congress.