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Rep. Chip Roy highlights political views and legislative priorities on Twitter

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Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Chip Roy, serving Texas' 21st district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently shared a series of tweets expressing his political views and legislative priorities. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, and currently residing in Austin, Rep. Roy has been vocal about various issues through social media.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy's press office tweeted "Democrats won’t stand for accomplishments. But the’ll take a knee for criminals." This statement reflects his critical stance on Democratic policies.

In another tweet from the same day at 03:03:43 UTC, he highlighted fiscal responsibility by quoting former President Trump: "Trump: We must balance the budget. Republicans MUST deliver." This emphasizes his commitment to balancing the federal budget.

Later that morning at 03:24:08 UTC, Rep. Roy mentioned Trump's announcement regarding Mexican drug cartels being designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). He noted his own legislative efforts by stating "Rep. Roy has a bill he has introduced since 2019 to make that PERMANENT with H.R. 885, the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act." This indicates his long-standing focus on combating drug-related issues through legislation.

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