San Antonio Standard

Congressman Greg Casar, representing Texas’ 35th district since 2023, has taken to social media to express his concerns on several pressing issues surrounding health research funding, government corruption, and Medicaid cuts. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1989, Casar, now residing in Austin, has been actively voicing his perspectives since assuming office.

On April 16, 2025, Casar criticized decisions made by Trump and Musk regarding budget allocations, suggesting that to fund tax cuts for billionaires, they are "canceling research that could help cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes." Casar described this as inexcusable and consistent with previous actions.

Later the same day, Casar drew attention to perceived inadequacies within governmental and corporate sectors, stating, "We must break the unholy alliance between corporate greed and corrupt government." His comments highlight his broader concerns over the influence of corporate interests in politics.

Continuing his discourse on health-related issues, Casar, on April 16, 2025, criticized a Republican proposal to reduce Medicaid spending, asserting that such a plan "would devastate treatment for addiction across the country." He juxtaposed this situation with tax benefits for billionaires, emphasizing disparity, noting how "Billionaires get a tax cut. Everyday people get screwed."

Greg Casar, with a background in political advocacy and policymaking from a young age, graduated from the University of Virginia in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree and succeeded Lloyd Doggett in Congress.