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Troy Carter raises concerns over police accountability and layoffs in recent tweets

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Troy Carter U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Troy Carter U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently voiced concerns on social media about various issues impacting the nation. Known for his long-standing service, including terms in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate, Carter's tweets address significant topics that he feels need public attention.

On February 21, 2025, Congressman Carter tweeted about former President Trump's campaign rhetoric towards Black voters. He stated, "During his campaign, Trump taunted Black voters with the question 'What do you have to lose?' The answer is a lot! @POTUS has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database that tracked federal police misconduct. Reducing accountability and transparency for those…" This tweet underscores his concern over reduced oversight in law enforcement.

The following day, February 22, 2025, Carter posted a link to an unspecified topic on Twitter with no additional commentary: "https://t.co/7NbK4LZCJl".

Shortly after, he elaborated on the content of the previous link with another tweet highlighting economic impacts: "Federal layoffs ripple through La." His comment suggests concern over federal job cuts affecting Louisiana.

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