San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, recently shared several statements on social media addressing both personal and political matters. The congressman, who has been in office since 1995 after succeeding J.J. Pickle, expressed pride in his family and concern over international issues.

On November 25, 2024, Doggett highlighted a personal achievement within his family. He announced that his granddaughter, Clara Doggett Williams, received the first Safe Streets volunteer award named after former Councilmember Chris Riley. Doggett noted that Riley was "a longtime friend and advocate for safe streets, cycling, and livable communities." "Pleased that our granddaughter Clara Doggett Williams carries forward our values..."

Later on the same day, Doggett addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of hostages and emphasized the suffering of innocent Gazan survivors. Doggett pointed out that much of this suffering is caused by "American-supplied bombs." "The ongoing tragedy in Gaza is not only about the pain of the hostages..."

On November 26, 2024, Doggett turned his attention to domestic politics. He criticized former President Trump and his supporters for their efforts to repeal Democratic initiatives aimed at promoting clean energy. Doggett encouraged people to explore cost-saving options related to green technology such as electric vehicles and efficient home appliances. "Trump and his loyal lapdogs are fixated on repealing Democrats' clean energy progress..."