San Antonio Standard

Joaquin Castro, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 20th district, has recently shared his thoughts on various political and social issues through a series of tweets. Known for his long-standing service in Congress since 2013, Castro has voiced his opinions on matters ranging from women's rights to healthcare and immigration policies.

On March 16, 2025, Castro reflected on the legacy of Nita Lowey, a former Congresswoman who served over three decades in Congress. He praised her contributions to women's rights, education, and medical research. "Nita Lowey was a force. She devoted more than three decades of her life serving in Congress, fighting for women’s rights, education, and medical research. She showed tenacity not only as the first female chair of the House Appropriations Committee but as a friend to and fighter…”

On March 17, 2025, Castro criticized former President Donald Trump for his use of the Alien Enemies Act. He expressed concern about its implications for civil liberties by stating: "Trump has abused the Alien Enemies Act, allowing him to indiscriminately deport people with no oversight or recourse. It is a wartime measure that previously ushered us into a dark era of bigotry and cruelty in WW2—throwing Japanese, German, and Italian Americans into internment…”

In another tweet dated March 18, 2025, Castro addressed healthcare policy in America. He emphasized opposition against influential billionaires impacting Medicaid funding: "Out of touch billionaires should not dictate the future of healthcare in America. Today, on Medicaid Day of Action, Democrats stand united against any action that threatens funding for Medicaid. I will continue to fight against Musk’s plan to slash Medicaid."