Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, a member representing Louisiana's 2nd District, uses social media to connect and communicate with the public on various subjects. In a series of tweets dated April 13, 2025, Carter addressed festive greetings, a congressional art competition, and potential impacts on Medicaid by legislative actions.On April 13, 2025, Congressman Troy A. Carter conveyed his Passover greetings, stating,

"Chag Pesach Sameach to all celebrating in #LA02! On Passover, as Jewish communities retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt, we celebrate their resilience and spirit." This post underscores the acknowledgment of cultural and religious observances within his constituency.A subsequent post on the same day highlighted an opportunity for high school artists. Carter announced,

" Calling all #LA02 high school artists! It’s time for the 2025 #CongressionalArtCompetition. I’m looking forward to seeing your amazing artwork. The deadline to submit is now April 23rd. Tag someone you think should participate!" urging participation in the annual Congressional Art Competition.Later that day, Congressman Carter expressed concerns about proposed budget cuts, remarking,

"Just because Medicaid isn’t named in the GOP’s $880B cut plan doesn’t mean it’s not targeted. You can’t slash that much without gutting care for seniors, kids, & working families. I’ll keep fighting to protect the lifeline millions depend on. #ProtectMedicaid #PeopleFirst" This tweet reflects his stance on protecting Medicaid amid proposed financial reductions.In addition to his current role,

Troy Carter has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Louisiana's 2nd District, since 2021. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994, on the Louisiana Senate from 2016 to 2021

. He was born in New Orleans, where he currently resides.