San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues via social media. In a series of tweets dated February 12, 2025, Doggett addresses concerns ranging from international health monitoring to pharmaceutical pricing and privacy rights.

In his first tweet posted at 18:39 UTC, Doggett criticizes the potential shutdown of USAID, emphasizing its role in safeguarding American interests. He notes that "UT scholars rightly argue shutting down USAID makes Americans less safe. A bird flu outbreak is already increasing the price of eggs—and USAID monitors bird flu in 49 countries." He further accuses Trump and Musk of unlawfully dismantling an agency crucial for protecting health, wealth, and security.

Later that day at 20:04 UTC, Doggett turns his attention to pharmaceutical companies and former President Trump's handling of drug prices. He states that "Big Pharma spiked prices on hundreds of critical medications this year, despite Trump’s promises that he would bring prices way down." He accuses Trump of associating with pharmaceutical executives while dismissing consumer watchdogs tasked with preventing fraud and waste.

In a subsequent tweet at 23:54 UTC, Doggett raises alarms about privacy concerns related to access to confidential information by Elon Musk and associates. He asserts that "With Trump giving Musk and his Musketeers access to confidential info on every American, I led every @WaysMeansCmte Democrat in demanding Congress receive within 14 days all documents and materials related to their intrusion." This statement underscores his commitment to protecting privacy and demanding accountability.