Lloyd Doggett, a seasoned politician currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 37th district, shared his views on various political matters through a series of tweets on July 10, 2025. His posts addressed issues ranging from gerrymandering to tariff policies and oversight responsibilities.
In a tweet posted at 15:29 UTC, Doggett expressed concern over alleged gerrymandering activities directed by former President Donald Trump. He stated, “Desperate to protect his obedient GOP majority’s lock on Congress, and anxious that many GOP will lose, Trump directed Gov. Abbott to find 3-5 new Texas Congressmembers through more crooked gerrymandering.” He accused these efforts of targeting minority opportunity districts.
Later that day at 17:57 UTC, Doggett criticized Trump’s economic promises in another tweet. He remarked on Trump’s unfulfilled commitments by saying, “Donald Trump promised 90 deals in 90 days. He failed, just like he failed to drastically lower prices as he promised in January.” He further criticized Trump’s tariff policies by stating they only result in extracting more money from consumers’ wallets.
At 21:55 UTC, Doggett emphasized the importance of accountability in governance with a focus on disaster preparedness and response. In his words, “Effective oversight saves lives. It means not overlooking responsibility, wherever the hard questions take us.” He highlighted his commitment to seeking answers to ensure better responses to future weather-related disasters.
Doggett has been serving in the U.S. Congress since replacing J.J. Pickle in 1995 and has represented Texas’s 37th District since then. Before this role, he served in the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1985. Born in Austin, Texas in 1946, Doggett is an alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin where he earned both his BA and JD degrees.
