Lloyd Doggett, a seasoned member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 37th district since 1995, has been vocal about his views on recent political developments through social media. His insights provide a glimpse into his perspective on legislative actions and political dynamics in Washington D.C.
On May 19, 2025, Doggett commented on the Budget Committee’s approval of a bill associated with former President Trump. He noted that the committee passed the bill by a narrow margin of “17–16,” with “4 GOP voting present.” According to Doggett, this indicates ongoing efforts to worsen what he described as an already unfavorable piece of legislation. The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, Doggett shared observations from his morning cycling routine along the National Mall. He remarked on what he perceived as an excessive veneration of current leadership figures whom he referred to as “our wanna be tyrant.” He also highlighted an individual’s protest dressed as Abraham Lincoln, symbolizing dissent against contemporary values. This commentary is available here.
In another post made on May 19, 2025, Doggett criticized the Republican Party for their fiscal policies. He likened their actions to those of “an arsonist claiming they’re actually a firefighter,” accusing them of promoting fiscal responsibility while simultaneously increasing the deficit through tax cuts favoring large corporations and wealthy individuals. The complete tweet can be viewed here.
Born in Austin, Texas in 1946 and educated at the University of Texas at Austin where he earned both his BA and JD degrees, Lloyd Doggett has had a long career in public service including time in the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1985 before joining Congress.
