Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets on June 9, 2025. His comments addressed topics ranging from presidential emergency declarations to community safety and health.
On June 9, 2025, Congressman Carter expressed concern over former President Trump’s frequent use of emergency declarations. He stated that “Trump has declared more ’emergencies’ in 100 days than any modern president — not to respond to crises, but to bypass Congress and push his agenda.” Carter emphasized his commitment to defending the Constitution and the rule of law.
Later that day, he discussed various topics on a radio show with Brian Haldane. In his tweet at 18:12 UTC, Carter highlighted their conversation about hurricane preparedness and the importance of maintaining funding for FEMA amidst potential budget cuts. He also mentioned Men’s Health Month as an essential topic for discussion. He urged residents of Louisiana to stay prepared and healthy, directing them to listen to the full discussion here.
In another post at 23:18 UTC, Congressman Carter addressed rising antisemitic violence, expressing solidarity with Jewish communities facing increasing threats. Drawing parallels with his own experiences as a Black man in America, he remarked “Antisemitic violence is on the rise — and too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters are feeling unsafe in their own communities.” He condemned all forms of hate and emphasized the universal pain associated with being targeted based on identity.
Troy Carter has served in Congress since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. Prior to this role, he was part of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992-1994 and served in the Louisiana Senate from 2016-2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963, he holds a BA from Xavier University of Louisiana.
