Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district since 2021, recently addressed several issues through a series of tweets. The topics included the targeting of public media, discussions on diversity and inclusion, and the deportation policies under former President Donald Trump.
On June 10, 2025, Congressman Carter tweeted about former President Donald Trump’s actions against public radio and television. He stated: “Did you know that Donald Trump is still targeting public radio and television? @PBS and @NPR are trusted institutions that educate our children, inform the public, and preserve history. They should not be used as political pawns. Cutting their funding is an attack on free,” emphasizing his concern over the potential impact on these institutions.
Later that day, during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, Carter commented on his Republican colleague’s views regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He remarked in his tweet: “At today’s @HomelandDems hearing, my Republican colleague spoke about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion like they were dirty words. I had the opportunity to ask our witnesses whether they believed it was harming their operations. I won’t let diversity be demonized.” His statement highlighted his commitment to defending DEI initiatives.
In another tweet posted shortly after the hearing, Congressman Carter expressed solidarity with his colleagues from the Hispanic Caucus in opposing what he described as inhumane deportations by Trump’s administration. He stated: “I stood with my @HispanicCaucus colleagues against Trump’s inhumane deportations and the for-profit ICE detention system that facilitates them. These are not criminals; they’re families, asylum seekers or noncitizens who were attacked for their free speech. More bodies in cots”. This tweet underscores his stance against certain immigration enforcement practices.
Troy Carter has been serving in Congress since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. Prior to this role, he was a member of both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate. Born in New Orleans in 1963, he continues to reside there.
