Indy Standard

André Carson, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 7th district since 2008, recently expressed his views on various political issues through a series of tweets. Carson has been an active voice in Congress, succeeding Julia Carson and previously serving on the Indianapolis City-County Council.

On March 5, 2025, Carson critiqued former President Donald Trump's economic policies by highlighting several concerns. He stated that "Here’s Trump’s 'golden era': -The price of eggs, coffee, and electricity have skyrocketed -Inflation rose .5% in January, the biggest increase since August 2023 -President Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs even more Even Trump voters admit: he is not living up to his…"

In another tweet on the same day, Carson addressed immigration policy under the current administration. He remarked that "FACT CHECK: The president's immigration policy is tearing families apart and locking people up with no criminal records. This is not justice. We need real immigration reform now."

Carson also shared his perspective on government efficiency versus business practices. On March 5, he tweeted that "We can always make our government more efficient, but trying to run government like a business is wrong. Businesses are built for profits. Government is built to take care of people. Billionaires shouldn’t strip away our social safety nets so they can make more profits -- at our…"