Lance Gooden, U.S. Congressman, posted a series of statements on January 9, 2026, addressing topics ranging from law enforcement appreciation to criticism of Democratic responses to national and international issues.
In his first post at 18:14 UTC, Gooden marked Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by expressing gratitude: “Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to our heroic law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Americans safe. I will ALWAYS back the blue! https://t.co/Ens82uaKnH”.
Later that day at 19:53 UTC, Gooden criticized Democrats’ reactions to foreign policy actions taken by former President Trump, stating: “In 2020, Democrats attacked President Trump for killing Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani. In 2025, Democrats attacked President Trump for obliterating Iran’s nuclear facilities. Today, Democrats are silent on the massive protests against the Iranian regime. Once again, https://t.co/hDVxXkZ82w”.
At 21:10 UTC on the same day, Gooden commented on perceived inconsistencies in Democratic positions regarding public health and immigration enforcement: “If you were unvaccinated and went in public, Democrats wanted you fined or arrested. If you try and run over ICE agents, Democrats say it’s ‘activism.’ Make it make sense.”
Gooden has represented his district through several election cycles. He won reelection in 2024 against Ruth Torres with 64.1% of the vote and previously secured victories in 2022 against Tartisha Hill with 64%, in 2020 against Carolyn Salter with 62%, and in 2018 against Dan Wood with 62.3%. These consistent electoral wins highlight his ongoing support among constituents.
