San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, shared a series of tweets on March 17, 2025, expressing his views on recent political developments involving former President Donald Trump and other figures. Known for his critical stance on Republican policies and leadership, Doggett continues to be vocal about issues he perceives as threats to democratic principles.

In a tweet posted at 14:18 UTC, Doggett commented on the dynamics within the House of Representatives. He stated that despite being outnumbered, Democrats would not concede as their "Republican colleagues surrender to Trump even more completely than he has surrendered to Putin." The tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, at 16:11 UTC, Doggett criticized Donald Trump directly by referring to him as a "wannabe dictator" who follows authoritarian tactics against political adversaries. He emphasized that Trump poses a significant threat to the nation rather than those involved in investigating the January 6 insurrection. This statement is available here.

In another tweet at 20:10 UTC, Doggett addressed what he termed "The Musk doctrine," suggesting that Elon Musk's views downplay historical atrocities while vilifying government workers. He argued that Trump's admiration for Musk stems from their shared worldview where public servants are seen as greater threats than foreign leaders like Vladimir Putin or Kim Jong Un. The full tweet can be accessed here.