Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently posted a series of statements on social media addressing topics ranging from government transparency to environmental policy and international leadership.
On July 17, 2025, Carter criticized a proposed non-binding resolution regarding the Epstein files, stating: “Republicans want to pass a non-binding resolution about the Epstein files? NON-BINDING?! This isn’t a parking ticket — it’s a pedophile scandal tied to the powerful. We’re not stupid. We want TRUTH. We want NAMES. We want JUSTICE. #NoMoreCoverUps #ProtectKids”.
The following day, July 18, 2025, he commemorated Nelson Mandela Day by highlighting Mandela’s legacy: “Nelson Mandela was a visionary and a leader who fought for a just and inclusive world. On Mandela Day, we honor his contributions and legacy—and look to him as an example as we continue the fight for equality.”
On July 19, 2025, Carter addressed changes at the Environmental Protection Agency under former President Trump: “Trump’s EPA has eliminated its entire research arm, the agency’s “heart and brain,” and is laying off 3,700 workers. A loss of 1,155 scientists, chemists, and biologists, leading to a reduction in scientific research and an increase in pollution. This is not a reform; it is”.
Carter has served in Congress since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021 and previously held positions in both the Louisiana House of Representatives (1992-1994) and Senate (2016-2021). Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there at age 59, Carter earned his BA from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
