Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas’ 22nd district since 2021, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various national and international issues. Nehls, who replaced Pete Olson in the U.S. Congress, is known for his outspoken views on fiscal responsibility and foreign policy.
On June 12, 2025, Congressman Nehls tweeted about his vote to rescind $9.4 billion in spending. He stated, “I just voted “YES” to rescind $9.4 billion in wasteful spending.” He expressed concern over taxpayer money being used to subsidize what he described as “left-wing propaganda” and emphasized efforts to eliminate “waste, fraud, and abuse in the Swamp.”
The following day, on June 13, 2025, Nehls turned his attention to international matters with a tweet concerning Iran and Israel. He asserted that “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.” Additionally, he affirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and urged prayers for Israel and American personnel in the region.
Later on June 13th, Nehls addressed domestic security issues with a tweet about assaults on ICE officers. He noted that such assaults have increased by “413%,” highlighting the daily efforts of ICE officers to remove dangerous individuals from communities and calling for an end to targeted attacks against them.
Troy Nehls was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1968 and currently resides in Richmond. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Liberty University.
