Congressman Troy A. Carter, currently representing Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared insights on various topics through his social media posts in early July 2025. His messages covered discussions from his podcast, participation in Essence Fest, and reflections on disaster recovery efforts.
On July 5th, Congressman Carter announced the release of Episode 3 of his podcast titled “What Makes America Tick?” He stated that this episode was recorded during Essence Fest and featured a conversation with Marc Morial, former Mayor of New Orleans and current President & CEO of the National Urban League. They discussed themes including legacy and advocacy. “Episode 3 of my podcast ‘What Makes America Tick?’— hosted by Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. is out NOW and straight from @essencefest! I sat down with former @CityOfNOLA Mayor and current @NatUrbanLeague President & CEO Marc Morial! We talked legacy, advocacy, the impact of the”
On July 6th, Carter emphasized that Essence Fest serves not only as a celebration but also as a platform for meaningful dialogue about issues affecting communities. He noted joining colleagues from The Black Caucus and national civil rights leaders to discuss these matters at the event. “Essence Fest isn’t just a party, it’s an opportunity to have real conversations about the issues that impact our community.”
On July 7th, he addressed concerns related to disaster preparedness following deadly flooding in Texas. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Disaster Recovery Caucus and representative for New Orleans—a city familiar with such challenges—he stressed the importance of preparation and prevention measures against natural disasters.“As the U.S. Congressman for New Orleans—and as Co-Chair of the Congressional #DisasterRecovery Caucus—I feel a deep and urgent responsibility to speak clearly.”
Troy Carter has been serving in Congress since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021 after previously holding positions in both Louisiana’s House of Representatives (1992-1994) and Senate (2016-2021). Born in New Orleans in 1963, he holds a BA from Xavier University of Louisiana.
