Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas’ 22nd district since 2021, has recently shared his views on significant issues via social media. Nehls, who succeeded Pete Olson and holds a BA from Liberty University, expressed concerns about public safety and praised former President Trump’s trade achievements.
On May 7, 2025, Nehls commented on a series of violent incidents in Minneapolis. He stated that “Last week in Democrat-run Minneapolis, six shootings left six people dead and injured five more in just 24 hours.” He attributed these events to police funding cuts by adding, “This is what happens when you defund the police.”
In another post made on the same day, Nehls included a link without additional commentary. The tweet simply read “https://t.co/hik4uh7mBs”, leaving the context open for interpretation.
The following day, on May 8, 2025, Nehls commended former President Trump for securing a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. He referred to Trump as “the Dealmaker in Chief” and highlighted the administration’s efforts to bolster American industries and workers under the slogan “AMERICA FIRST!”.
