André Carson, U.S. Congressman representing Indiana’s 7th district, addressed several significant topics on his Twitter account on February 17, 2026. His posts ranged from honoring civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to expressing condolences for a fallen police officer and calling for the resignation of a fellow representative over alleged racist and Islamophobic remarks.
In his first post of the day, Carson reflected on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson by quoting a poem often recited by Jackson: “I may be poor, but I am Somebody; I may be young; but I am Somebody; I may be on welfare, but I am Somebody.” Carson added that this message underscores the importance of recognizing the humanity in every person and noted that he would honor Jackson with these words as “the nation mourns.”
Later in the afternoon, Carson shared condolences regarding an incident involving local law enforcement: “Officer Brian Elliott lost his life in the line of duty last night. I’m praying for his family and the entire Beech Grove Police Department, and another officer who was shot and injured.
A veteran of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and a graduate of IUPUI, Officer Elliott”
In an evening post, Carson criticized Rep. Fine for making what he described as unacceptable public statements: “Rep. Fine continues to make completely racist and Islamophobic comments without repercussions.
These statements aren’t just words. They spur hate and violence against the Muslim community. As Dean of the Muslim Caucus, I’m calling on Rep. Fine to resign. We can’t let this”
André Carson has represented Indiana’s 7th District in Congress since 2008 after serving on the Indianapolis City-County Council from 2007 to 2008 (https://carson.house.gov/about). Born in Indianapolis in 1974 and currently residing there at age 48, Carson is an alumnus of Concordia University Wisconsin (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001072).
