Terry Virts
@astroterry.bsky.social
Former NASA Astronaut and USAF F-16 Pilot running for TX-09 because Texans deserve better. It's time for change.
Thanks to @jimsciutto.bsky.social for having me on the show tonight to discuss everything from Veterans Day to the nauseating government shutdown.
Oh, and did I mention I’m running for #TX09? Catch it here ⤵️
Oh, and did I mention I’m running for #TX09? Catch it here ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Thanks to @jimsciutto.bsky.social for having me on the show tonight to discuss everything from Veterans Day to the nauseating government shutdown.
Oh, and did I mention I’m running for #TX09? Catch it here ⤵️
Oh, and did I mention I’m running for #TX09? Catch it here ⤵️
On this #VeteransDay, I’m thinking of those I’ve served with over the years—including too many who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
I’m proud to be part of the community of veterans here in the U.S., & will continue to work hard to serve them & our amazing country.
I’m proud to be part of the community of veterans here in the U.S., & will continue to work hard to serve them & our amazing country.
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On this #VeteransDay, I’m thinking of those I’ve served with over the years—including too many who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
I’m proud to be part of the community of veterans here in the U.S., & will continue to work hard to serve them & our amazing country.
I’m proud to be part of the community of veterans here in the U.S., & will continue to work hard to serve them & our amazing country.
36 years ago this week, the Berlin Wall fell.
Each generation faces its own unique fight for freedom in the face of autocracy.
We must continue to persevere in our defense of this sacred American right. #FreedomWeek
Each generation faces its own unique fight for freedom in the face of autocracy.
We must continue to persevere in our defense of this sacred American right. #FreedomWeek
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
36 years ago this week, the Berlin Wall fell.
Each generation faces its own unique fight for freedom in the face of autocracy.
We must continue to persevere in our defense of this sacred American right. #FreedomWeek
Each generation faces its own unique fight for freedom in the face of autocracy.
We must continue to persevere in our defense of this sacred American right. #FreedomWeek
Tariffs are like Twinkies.
And just like actual Twinkies, Trump is having way too many.
I joined @newsnation.bsky.social today to discuss:
And just like actual Twinkies, Trump is having way too many.
I joined @newsnation.bsky.social today to discuss:
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Tariffs are like Twinkies.
And just like actual Twinkies, Trump is having way too many.
I joined @newsnation.bsky.social today to discuss:
And just like actual Twinkies, Trump is having way too many.
I joined @newsnation.bsky.social today to discuss:
Happy Sunday y’all
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Happy Sunday y’all
My new run for #TX09 is about service, leadership, and results. I’ve spent my life solving complex problems under intense pressure, and Washington desperately needs more of that now.
Chip in today to join the fight: www.terryvirts.com
Chip in today to join the fight: www.terryvirts.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
My new run for #TX09 is about service, leadership, and results. I’ve spent my life solving complex problems under intense pressure, and Washington desperately needs more of that now.
Chip in today to join the fight: www.terryvirts.com
Chip in today to join the fight: www.terryvirts.com
You may have heard the news…I’ve re-launched! 🚀
When the political map changed, my mission didn’t. I’m still fighting for Texas families, small businesses, and the American dream. But this time, I’m eager to focus that service on #TX09.
Join me! www.terryvirts.com
When the political map changed, my mission didn’t. I’m still fighting for Texas families, small businesses, and the American dream. But this time, I’m eager to focus that service on #TX09.
Join me! www.terryvirts.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You may have heard the news…I’ve re-launched! 🚀
When the political map changed, my mission didn’t. I’m still fighting for Texas families, small businesses, and the American dream. But this time, I’m eager to focus that service on #TX09.
Join me! www.terryvirts.com
When the political map changed, my mission didn’t. I’m still fighting for Texas families, small businesses, and the American dream. But this time, I’m eager to focus that service on #TX09.
Join me! www.terryvirts.com
The state of today’s GOP:
- Trump asking SCOTUS for the power to withhold food from poor Americans
- Keeping the government shut down to remove millions from health insurance
- Renovating White House bathrooms and ball rooms while spending the weekend in Mar a Lago
- Trump asking SCOTUS for the power to withhold food from poor Americans
- Keeping the government shut down to remove millions from health insurance
- Renovating White House bathrooms and ball rooms while spending the weekend in Mar a Lago
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The state of today’s GOP:
- Trump asking SCOTUS for the power to withhold food from poor Americans
- Keeping the government shut down to remove millions from health insurance
- Renovating White House bathrooms and ball rooms while spending the weekend in Mar a Lago
- Trump asking SCOTUS for the power to withhold food from poor Americans
- Keeping the government shut down to remove millions from health insurance
- Renovating White House bathrooms and ball rooms while spending the weekend in Mar a Lago
A great Saturday afternoon at the Oldies Car Club in South Houston.
Ran into State Rep Christina Morales and Sen Carol Alvarado.
Ran into State Rep Christina Morales and Sen Carol Alvarado.
November 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A great Saturday afternoon at the Oldies Car Club in South Houston.
Ran into State Rep Christina Morales and Sen Carol Alvarado.
Ran into State Rep Christina Morales and Sen Carol Alvarado.
My best Halloween costume.
What’s yours?
What’s yours?
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
My best Halloween costume.
What’s yours?
What’s yours?
Actually, Texas cattle ranchers have been prospering because of their own hard work, not because of misguided tariffs and chaotic economic policies. Those are actually what are causing serious pain for farmers and ranchers today.
This is their "deplorables" moment.
This is their "deplorables" moment.
October 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Actually, Texas cattle ranchers have been prospering because of their own hard work, not because of misguided tariffs and chaotic economic policies. Those are actually what are causing serious pain for farmers and ranchers today.
This is their "deplorables" moment.
This is their "deplorables" moment.
Regan was right.
Trump‘s tariffs hurt working Texans, especially farmers, ranchers, and energy workers.
Going after Canada for their television ad is such a snowflake move.
Trump‘s tariffs hurt working Texans, especially farmers, ranchers, and energy workers.
Going after Canada for their television ad is such a snowflake move.
October 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Regan was right.
Trump‘s tariffs hurt working Texans, especially farmers, ranchers, and energy workers.
Going after Canada for their television ad is such a snowflake move.
Trump‘s tariffs hurt working Texans, especially farmers, ranchers, and energy workers.
Going after Canada for their television ad is such a snowflake move.
Great No Kings event in Clear Lake, TX, today. ~1,700 great Americans there in this small suburb.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Great No Kings event in Clear Lake, TX, today. ~1,700 great Americans there in this small suburb.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
Astros and Rangers fans agree…
October 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Astros and Rangers fans agree…
Trump loves to say "We've never seen anything like it."
In this case he's right- this is the most corrupt administration in American history.
Chip in here to help me fight back:
www.terryvirts.com
In this case he's right- this is the most corrupt administration in American history.
Chip in here to help me fight back:
www.terryvirts.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Trump loves to say "We've never seen anything like it."
In this case he's right- this is the most corrupt administration in American history.
Chip in here to help me fight back:
www.terryvirts.com
In this case he's right- this is the most corrupt administration in American history.
Chip in here to help me fight back:
www.terryvirts.com
How to negotiate the budget deal (hint- demand that they release the Epstein files):
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How to negotiate the budget deal (hint- demand that they release the Epstein files):
For those of us Texans wondering what this week’s weather will feel like:
October 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
For those of us Texans wondering what this week’s weather will feel like:
Happy Sunday y’all.
October 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Happy Sunday y’all.
Texas is an awesome state, and driving around it requires an awesome playlist.
Here’s mine. Thoughts? Suggestions?
open.spotify.com/playlist/4lZ...
Here’s mine. Thoughts? Suggestions?
open.spotify.com/playlist/4lZ...
October 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Texas is an awesome state, and driving around it requires an awesome playlist.
Here’s mine. Thoughts? Suggestions?
open.spotify.com/playlist/4lZ...
Here’s mine. Thoughts? Suggestions?
open.spotify.com/playlist/4lZ...
Hey everyone, I’ll be at the McAllen Public library tonight after 5 PM for a meet and greet, see you there.
October 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hey everyone, I’ll be at the McAllen Public library tonight after 5 PM for a meet and greet, see you there.
Talking with filmmaker Jay Kleberg at a screening of "Chasing the Tide," about Galveston Bay. We have some big decisions to make about hurricane storm surge abatement that will affect millions of Texans for the rest of the century. Texas deserves a senator who understands these complex issues.
September 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Talking with filmmaker Jay Kleberg at a screening of "Chasing the Tide," about Galveston Bay. We have some big decisions to make about hurricane storm surge abatement that will affect millions of Texans for the rest of the century. Texas deserves a senator who understands these complex issues.
Texans are struggling to pay rent while this out of touch man is bragging about his gold office. John cornyn’s boss is disconnected from reality.
September 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Texans are struggling to pay rent while this out of touch man is bragging about his gold office. John cornyn’s boss is disconnected from reality.
Our Defense Secretary is wildly unqualified.
September 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our Defense Secretary is wildly unqualified.
The personal vendettas of the President are making us all less safe.
September 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The personal vendettas of the President are making us all less safe.
Throwback to my AsCan class photo at NASA. Can’t believe this was 25 years ago! The skills—like leadership, teamwork, and commitment to an mission—instilled through the rigorous and stressful training program and as an astronaut are ones I carry with me to this day.
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Throwback to my AsCan class photo at NASA. Can’t believe this was 25 years ago! The skills—like leadership, teamwork, and commitment to an mission—instilled through the rigorous and stressful training program and as an astronaut are ones I carry with me to this day.