San Antonio Standard

Joaquin Castro, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 20th district, shared his perspectives on social and political issues through a series of tweets in March 2025. His statements touched on economic disparity, the legacy of civil rights leaders, and concerns over national security protocols.

On March 22, 2025, Castro expressed concern about economic inequality and the disconnect between billionaires and ordinary citizens. He highlighted the struggles faced by his grandmother who relied on Social Security after years of work as a cook, maid, and babysitter. Castro criticized the Commerce Secretary's apparent lack of understanding regarding such dependence. "If this video doesn’t prove to folks how out of touch these billionaires are, then I don’t know what will."

The following day, March 23, 2025, Castro reflected on his visit to San Antonio's west side where he grew up. He commemorated César Chávez's contributions to American society by advocating for farmworkers' rights and giving them a voice against exploitation. Castro urged continued efforts in standing up for those being exploited. "It was great to be on the west side of SA yesterday where I grew up and on a very special day."

On March 24, 2025, Castro addressed potential security risks within high-level government communications during the Trump administration. He reported that senior officials discussed military strikes in an unclassified group chat which mistakenly included a journalist—an action he deemed reckless. "Senior Trump administration officials...discussed military strikes on an unclassified group chat."