Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district, recently shared a series of tweets highlighting significant events and personal engagements. Carter, who succeeded Cedric Richmond in 2021, has been an active member of the U.S. Congress since then.

On March 4, 2025, Congressman Carter expressed his congratulations to Dottie Reese for her appointment as the 67th President of the Sugar Bowl via Twitter. He noted her achievement as "the second woman ever to serve as President of the Sugar Bowl" and praised her capabilities as a business owner and leader. "Congratulations to my dear friend Dottie Reese on being chosen as the 67th @SugarBowlNola President! She is the second woman ever to serve as President of the Sugar Bowl and is an incredible business owner and leader. I am confident she will do an amazing job."

Later that day, at 22:10 UTC, Congressman Carter celebrated Mardi Gras by bringing king cakes to his colleagues in Washington, D.C., sharing a piece of Louisiana culture with them. He playfully mentioned the tradition associated with finding a baby figurine inside the cake. "Happy #MardiGras, everybody! I’m bringing some #Louisiana spirit to the Capitol by delivering king cakes to my colleagues. Remember, whoever gets the baby brings the next one!"

At 23:01 UTC on March 4, he announced that Chanté Powell would be his guest at the State of the Union address. Congressman Carter highlighted Powell's experiences under what he termed "the Musk-Trump Administration," referring to workforce challenges faced by federal employees like layoffs and instability. "My State of the Union guest is Chanté Powell. Under the Musk-Trump Administration, many federal employees like Chanté have faced unjust hardships, including layoffs and workforce instability."