Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several issues on his social media account on April 15, 2026. Carter’s posts highlighted concerns about Black maternal health disparities and emphasized the importance of constitutional checks and balances in American democracy.
In a tweet posted at 14:34 UTC, Carter marked Black Maternal Health Week by drawing attention to persistent racial inequities: “#BlackMaternalHealthWeek is a call to confront inequities and end our nation’s maternal health crisis. Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, and Louisiana has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. These disparities are driven https://t.co/bQiWG7hNhF”.
Later that day, at 15:40 UTC, Carter commented on foundational aspects of American governance with a brief statement: “America’s strength comes from the Constitution and checks on power https://t.co/6xwjvXueVW”.
At 16:16 UTC, he referenced former President Donald Trump’s political movement while reaffirming his commitment to constitutional principles: “For years now, Trump and his political movement have rallied supporters around the slogan “Make America Great Again.” If we want America to remain great, we must defend the constitutional rights, the rule of law and the system of checks and balances that have sustained this”.
Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. He previously served in both chambers of the Louisiana state legislature—first as a member of the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and then as a state senator from 2016 to 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963, Carter continues to reside there today. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
