Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 37th district since 1995, has recently used his social media platform to criticize former President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies. On May 7, 2026, Doggett posted several tweets addressing issues ranging from consumer debt to international relations.
In a tweet dated May 7, 2026, Doggett stated: “Trump’s top economic advisor celebrates consumers being driven into credit card debt from rising prices at the gas pump, grocery store, pharmacy, and elsewhere. He got one thing right: Americans are spending more on EVERYTHING thanks to Trump’s tariff taxes and failing agenda.”
Later that day, Doggett addressed U.S. policy toward Venezuela in another post: “As self-proclaimed “acting president of Venezuela,” Trump has shown not the slightest interest in the rights of Venezuelans. Maduro’s secret police chief – responsible for the torture and disappearance of opponents – has been promoted to Defense Minister. It’s only about the”
On May 8, 2026, Doggett commented on bipartisan opposition among local law enforcement regarding an unspecified issue affecting border counties: “Border county sheriffs, both Democrat and Republican, are united in their opposition, but unfortunately not a single GOP Congressmember or Senator has spoken out. This is an opportunity to bring together people of all political persuasions who treasure one of America’s crown”
Doggett has represented Texas’s 37th district in Congress since replacing J.J. Pickle in 1995 and previously served in the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1985. He was born in Austin in 1946 and holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. In recent elections, he secured decisive victories over Jenny Garcia Sharon—winning by large margins in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
