Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform on November 11, 2025, to honor veterans and address the impact of a government shutdown on his constituents.
In a post made at 15:50 UTC, Carter stated, “Veterans Day isn’t just a day off — it’s a day of gratitude. We honor the brave men and women who served, those still serving, and the families who stand beside them. Freedom has a cost — and they paid it for us. #VeteransDay #HonorAndService “
Later that afternoon at 17:37 UTC, he continued his recognition of military service members by writing, “Today, we honor our nation’s heroes. I am deeply grateful to every veteran who has bravely served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. I’m proud to continue supporting legislation like the #PACTAct, that helps veterans access the benefits https://t.co/EI79iUg5yb”
In an additional post at 19:41 UTC on the same day, Carter addressed concerns about ongoing political disputes affecting public assistance programs: “This #RepublicanShutdown has caused immeasurable harm to everyday Americans like my constituent Katy. Katy is living with a disability and saw a reduction in her #SNAP benefits this month, leaving her worried about how she will afford groceries. We spoke on the phone about how https://t.co/Ix3EVaKuon”
Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond in Congress. Before his current role in Washington D.C., he served in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature—first as a member of the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and later as a state senator from 2016 until his election to Congress in 2021.
Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there at age 59, Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
