Austin News

Rep. Chip Roy, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas' 21st district since 2019, has recently made several statements on social media addressing various issues. These posts reflect his stance on governmental spending, honor historical contributions, and highlight concerns about border security.

On February 18, 2025, Rep. Roy appeared on @MorningsMaria to discuss his views on the role of the president in financial governance. He stated that "The president has the ability to go forward and say, you know what, we’re spending this money the way that we’re supposed to under the law: officially and effectively."

Later that day, Rep. Roy's team participated in a community event honoring World War II veterans. They joined the FBG community to dedicate a plaque recognizing the Women Air Service Pilots (WASPs) of WWII. This was shared through a post at Team Roy joined the FBG community to dedicate a plaque in honor of the Women Air Service Pilots (WASPs) of WW2.

In another statement made on February 18, 2025, Rep. Roy addressed concerns about border security and cartel activities. He expressed his viewpoint that cartels have been exploiting border vulnerabilities for years and should be treated as terrorists: “The cartels have spent the last four years exploiting our border to profit off of misery, fear, and death...They are terrorists and we need to treat them like it,”