Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has been vocal on various issues through his recent tweets. His posts reflect a range of topics from political commentary to personal condolences and policy discussions.

On March 5, 2025, Congressman Carter commented on former President Donald Trump's address to Congress. He shared his reaction to Trump declaring his administration as "the most successful in the history of our nation," ranking George Washington's presidency as "number two" after his own. The tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, Congressman Carter expressed his condolences following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. He described Turner as a lifelong Houstonian dedicated to his community and acknowledged Turner's nascent service to Texas's 18th Congressional District in Congress. His message extended prayers and condolences to Turner's family and loved ones, which is accessible here.

On March 6, 2025, Carter highlighted discussions from the Steering and Policy Committee where families dependent on Medicaid shared their stories. Emphasizing the potential impact of significant Medicaid cuts, he quoted a saying about health and hope: “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” More details can be found here.