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Rep. Chip Roy Press Office has recently made several public statements via Twitter on various issues, including border security, women's sports, and citizenship rights. Rep. Roy is a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas's 21st district since 2019.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Roy emphasized the current administration's efforts at the border compared to the previous administration. He stated that "This administration has already had more presence at the border than the entirety of the four years of the Biden administration… The cartels now know that you have a president in the country that means business."

Later on February 5, Rep. Roy commented on an executive order related to women's sports, particularly concerning Lia Thomas. He tweeted "Lia Thomas is a dude." adding that "Guys like him have NO place in women's sports," while mentioning that "@POTUS signed an executive order today to make that clear" and acknowledging National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Roy addressed his views on birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment by stating "The 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted for DECADES." He expressed support for ending what he describes as "the error of birthright citizenship" and announced his participation in an amicus brief supporting President Trump's executive order.