Congressman Greg Casar, representing Texas’ 35th district, has expressed concerns about economic disparities and the actions of wealthy individuals through a series of tweets. Casar, who succeeded Lloyd Doggett in 2023, is known for his focus on issues affecting working people.
On May 5, 2025, Casar commented on the potential impact of a recession, stating “A recession might not be something to worry about for Trump and Musk. For working people, it would be a catastrophe.” This tweet highlights his concern that economic downturns disproportionately affect those with fewer resources.
Later that day, he tweeted “The billionaires are on a team. The rest of us have to be on a team, too.” posted at 17:58 UTC. This message underscores his belief in the need for collective action among non-wealthy individuals to address systemic inequalities.
In another tweet from May 5 at 19:29 UTC, Casar criticized former President Trump’s financial activities by stating “Trump makes $2.9 billion off corrupt crypto deals while trying to kick Americans off Medicaid and cut Social Security services. He gets richer. Working people get screwed.” Here, he accuses Trump of benefiting financially from dubious dealings while proposing cuts to essential social services.
Greg Casar was born in Houston in 1989 and currently resides in Austin. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011.
