Joaquin Castro
@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social
Texas Congressman. Democrat. Born, raised and represent San Antonio.
Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
If this reporting is accurate, Secretary Hegseth ordered a murder and must be held accountable.
This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
If this reporting is accurate, Secretary Hegseth ordered a murder and must be held accountable.
This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
This is probably why he is so concerned about Senator Kelly and my colleagues’ warning about illegal orders. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard members, I am praying for the family of Sarah Beckstrom and for the recovery of Andrew Wolfe. Such violence has no place in our society and we cannot let it tear us apart.
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard members, I am praying for the family of Sarah Beckstrom and for the recovery of Andrew Wolfe. Such violence has no place in our society and we cannot let it tear us apart.
If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras?
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
The latest: 51 of 143 detained in major San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua members, FBI says
The Nov. 16 raid in the area of San Pedro and Basse was the result of an investigation into a drug dealer, according to records.
www.kens5.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras?
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
Castro’s Cuba. Maduro’s Venezuela. Trump’s America.
Here’s one big thing they all have in common.
Here’s one big thing they all have in common.
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Castro’s Cuba. Maduro’s Venezuela. Trump’s America.
Here’s one big thing they all have in common.
Here’s one big thing they all have in common.
The Trump Admin’s unprecedented secrecy and hostility toward Congress is hurting our country.
Last week, in my @houseforeign.bsky.social hearing, a Republican Admin refused to send a witness for their Republican chair.
Trump is leaving his own party in Congress—and all Americans—out to dry.
Last week, in my @houseforeign.bsky.social hearing, a Republican Admin refused to send a witness for their Republican chair.
Trump is leaving his own party in Congress—and all Americans—out to dry.
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Trump Admin’s unprecedented secrecy and hostility toward Congress is hurting our country.
Last week, in my @houseforeign.bsky.social hearing, a Republican Admin refused to send a witness for their Republican chair.
Trump is leaving his own party in Congress—and all Americans—out to dry.
Last week, in my @houseforeign.bsky.social hearing, a Republican Admin refused to send a witness for their Republican chair.
Trump is leaving his own party in Congress—and all Americans—out to dry.
Reposted by Joaquin Castro
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. n.pr/4puzyhb
Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged.
n.pr
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. n.pr/4puzyhb
There are serious questions surrounding the ICE raid in San Antonio.
Teenagers—even a baby—were caught up in the chaotic scene. There needs to be accountability and transparency.
I am demanding answers from ICE and other agencies, alongside @repcasar.bsky.social
Teenagers—even a baby—were caught up in the chaotic scene. There needs to be accountability and transparency.
I am demanding answers from ICE and other agencies, alongside @repcasar.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
There are serious questions surrounding the ICE raid in San Antonio.
Teenagers—even a baby—were caught up in the chaotic scene. There needs to be accountability and transparency.
I am demanding answers from ICE and other agencies, alongside @repcasar.bsky.social
Teenagers—even a baby—were caught up in the chaotic scene. There needs to be accountability and transparency.
I am demanding answers from ICE and other agencies, alongside @repcasar.bsky.social
Jonathan Pollard is a convicted traitor who provided highly sensitive national security information to the Israeli government. He did grave harm to our country.
It’s unacceptable that Ambassador Huckabee secretly met with Mr. Pollard, a convicted traitor, at the United States Embassy.
It’s unacceptable that Ambassador Huckabee secretly met with Mr. Pollard, a convicted traitor, at the United States Embassy.
November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Jonathan Pollard is a convicted traitor who provided highly sensitive national security information to the Israeli government. He did grave harm to our country.
It’s unacceptable that Ambassador Huckabee secretly met with Mr. Pollard, a convicted traitor, at the United States Embassy.
It’s unacceptable that Ambassador Huckabee secretly met with Mr. Pollard, a convicted traitor, at the United States Embassy.
Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal redistricting plot backfired. It set off a national movement to level the playing field. And yesterday, the courts struck down their illegal maps.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal redistricting plot backfired. It set off a national movement to level the playing field. And yesterday, the courts struck down their illegal maps.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
Today, the House passed legislation that takes us one step closer to releasing the Epstein files.
This is not about political gains. This is about the truth.
This is not about political gains. This is about the truth.
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today, the House passed legislation that takes us one step closer to releasing the Epstein files.
This is not about political gains. This is about the truth.
This is not about political gains. This is about the truth.
Today is a good day for democracy in Texas!
The courts blocked Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision.
The courts blocked Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision.
Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today is a good day for democracy in Texas!
The courts blocked Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision.
The courts blocked Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision.
The admin has been trying to gut FEMA since Trump took office. They slashed funding and pushed out seasoned emergency management experts.
When deadly floods hit Central Texas, David Richardson—the head of FEMA—was nowhere to be found.
We owe it to every Texan to demand better.
When deadly floods hit Central Texas, David Richardson—the head of FEMA—was nowhere to be found.
We owe it to every Texan to demand better.
Breaking news: David Richardson resigned as acting head of FEMA.
Richardson was known for frequently being inaccessible, including during the early hours of the flood disaster in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.
Richardson was known for frequently being inaccessible, including during the early hours of the flood disaster in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.
FEMA head resigns. Richardson had been hard to reach during Texas floods.
David Richardson resigned Monday after a brief tenure leading the Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The admin has been trying to gut FEMA since Trump took office. They slashed funding and pushed out seasoned emergency management experts.
When deadly floods hit Central Texas, David Richardson—the head of FEMA—was nowhere to be found.
We owe it to every Texan to demand better.
When deadly floods hit Central Texas, David Richardson—the head of FEMA—was nowhere to be found.
We owe it to every Texan to demand better.
There was an ICE raid in San Antonio yesterday. I am monitoring the situation and have asked local and federal authorities for more information.
Here is what we know so far: youtu.be/H8rZNaGzNHs
Here is what we know so far: youtu.be/H8rZNaGzNHs
Congressman Castro Addresses Yesterday's ICE Raid in San Antonio
YouTube video by JoaquinCastroTX
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There was an ICE raid in San Antonio yesterday. I am monitoring the situation and have asked local and federal authorities for more information.
Here is what we know so far: youtu.be/H8rZNaGzNHs
Here is what we know so far: youtu.be/H8rZNaGzNHs
Reposted by Joaquin Castro
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year. www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year. www.wired.com/story/the-da...
New emails show how involved President Trump was with Epstein—including how he spent hours with one of Epstein's victims. Now, he’s attempting a cover up. Americans deserve transparency and the victims deserve justice. youtu.be/Rf0RiiWKM8w?...
Congressman Castro Provides Update on New Emails Linking Trump with Epstein Files
YouTube video by JoaquinCastroTX
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
New emails show how involved President Trump was with Epstein—including how he spent hours with one of Epstein's victims. Now, he’s attempting a cover up. Americans deserve transparency and the victims deserve justice. youtu.be/Rf0RiiWKM8w?...
I voted no on this disastrous bill. Texans deserve healthcare they can afford. More below:
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I voted no on this disastrous bill. Texans deserve healthcare they can afford. More below:
I voted no on this disastrous bill. Texans deserve healthcare they can afford. More below:
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I voted no on this disastrous bill. Texans deserve healthcare they can afford. More below:
Republicans have been MIA for 6 weeks, refusing to extend healthcare subsidies. Now countless Texans won't be able to pay for skyrocketing premiums.
I’ll keep fighting because affordable healthcare is a worthy cause.
📺: @jimacosta.bsky.social
I’ll keep fighting because affordable healthcare is a worthy cause.
📺: @jimacosta.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Republicans have been MIA for 6 weeks, refusing to extend healthcare subsidies. Now countless Texans won't be able to pay for skyrocketing premiums.
I’ll keep fighting because affordable healthcare is a worthy cause.
📺: @jimacosta.bsky.social
I’ll keep fighting because affordable healthcare is a worthy cause.
📺: @jimacosta.bsky.social
Republicans refuse to lower healthcare costs. Older Texans that are too young for Medicare will be hit the hardest.
Theresa Hebert is one of the more than 3 million Texans who rely on healthcare subsidies. Without ACA tax credits, her premium will cost $1,000/month.
Theresa Hebert is one of the more than 3 million Texans who rely on healthcare subsidies. Without ACA tax credits, her premium will cost $1,000/month.
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Republicans refuse to lower healthcare costs. Older Texans that are too young for Medicare will be hit the hardest.
Theresa Hebert is one of the more than 3 million Texans who rely on healthcare subsidies. Without ACA tax credits, her premium will cost $1,000/month.
Theresa Hebert is one of the more than 3 million Texans who rely on healthcare subsidies. Without ACA tax credits, her premium will cost $1,000/month.
Trump said he would release the Epstein files—until he realized he was in them.
We are watching a cover-up in real time. There needs to be accountability. The victims deserve justice.
We are watching a cover-up in real time. There needs to be accountability. The victims deserve justice.
🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trump said he would release the Epstein files—until he realized he was in them.
We are watching a cover-up in real time. There needs to be accountability. The victims deserve justice.
We are watching a cover-up in real time. There needs to be accountability. The victims deserve justice.
The UK has allegedly stopped sharing intelligence with the US used to fight drug trafficking. The Trump Admin is alienating our allies who want no part in their illegal campaign of government sanctioned killings in the Western Hemisphere.
More of my thoughts: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More of my thoughts: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK pauses intelligence-sharing with US on suspected drug vessels in Caribbean
Rare rupture between military allies comes as concerns grow over Trump administration’s lethal sinking of boats
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The UK has allegedly stopped sharing intelligence with the US used to fight drug trafficking. The Trump Admin is alienating our allies who want no part in their illegal campaign of government sanctioned killings in the Western Hemisphere.
More of my thoughts: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More of my thoughts: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I was honored to present U.S. Army Specialist Alfredo Gutierrez with the Purple Heart and six other distinguished military service medals for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your sacrifice and service.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I was honored to present U.S. Army Specialist Alfredo Gutierrez with the Purple Heart and six other distinguished military service medals for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Veterans day is around the corner. My district office joined Project MEND’s Salute to Our Veterans celebration and shared with the community ways our office can be helpful.
If you are a veteran and need help accessing the care and benefits you’ve earned, call our office at 210-348-8216.
If you are a veteran and need help accessing the care and benefits you’ve earned, call our office at 210-348-8216.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Veterans day is around the corner. My district office joined Project MEND’s Salute to Our Veterans celebration and shared with the community ways our office can be helpful.
If you are a veteran and need help accessing the care and benefits you’ve earned, call our office at 210-348-8216.
If you are a veteran and need help accessing the care and benefits you’ve earned, call our office at 210-348-8216.