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).
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Trump is illegally striking ships in the Caribbean to "go after cartels" only to pardon drug king pins.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump is illegally striking ships in the Caribbean to "go after cartels" only to pardon drug king pins.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
Trump is illegally striking ships in the Caribbean to "go after cartels" only to pardon drug king pins.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump is illegally striking ships in the Caribbean to "go after cartels" only to pardon drug king pins.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
It's complete hypocrisy, it's recklessness, and it's lawlessness.
Donald Trump demanded five congressional seats from Texas. Governor Abbott did what he was told. The conservative Supreme Court sealed the deal.
They can’t win by delivering for hardworking Americans—so they turn to corrupt and racist redistricting.
They can’t win by delivering for hardworking Americans—so they turn to corrupt and racist redistricting.
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Donald Trump demanded five congressional seats from Texas. Governor Abbott did what he was told. The conservative Supreme Court sealed the deal.
They can’t win by delivering for hardworking Americans—so they turn to corrupt and racist redistricting.
They can’t win by delivering for hardworking Americans—so they turn to corrupt and racist redistricting.
Americans DO NOT want to go to war with Venezuela.
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Americans DO NOT want to go to war with Venezuela.
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
There are far more effective ways to stop drugs from entering the country than blowing up boats.
And after pardoning a notorious drug kingpin, how can anyone believe Trump is serious about stopping drug trafficking?
This man trafficked 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his crimes.
abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...
abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez freed from prison after Trump pardons drug trafficking conviction
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in 2024 of trafficking drugs into the United States, has been freed from a U.S. prison.
abcnews.go.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This man trafficked 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his crimes.
abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...
abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...
I'm proud to introduce the bipartisan Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Reps. McCormick, Olszewski and Fitzpatrick, which helps nurture and support vulnerable children around the world.
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm proud to introduce the bipartisan Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Reps. McCormick, Olszewski and Fitzpatrick, which helps nurture and support vulnerable children around the world.
Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education. But he can’t without Congress.
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education. But he can’t without Congress.
3+ million Texans rely on healthcare subsidies to afford their health insurance.
In Congress, I’m pushing to extend these subsidies AND open enrollment so folks can stay insured.
Trump’s response: “I’d rather not.”
In Congress, I’m pushing to extend these subsidies AND open enrollment so folks can stay insured.
Trump’s response: “I’d rather not.”
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
3+ million Texans rely on healthcare subsidies to afford their health insurance.
In Congress, I’m pushing to extend these subsidies AND open enrollment so folks can stay insured.
Trump’s response: “I’d rather not.”
In Congress, I’m pushing to extend these subsidies AND open enrollment so folks can stay insured.
Trump’s response: “I’d rather not.”
This #WorldAIDSDay, we reflect on the progress to prevent and cure HIV/AIDS—including ending the stigma that forced too many into the shadows.
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This #WorldAIDSDay, we reflect on the progress to prevent and cure HIV/AIDS—including ending the stigma that forced too many into the shadows.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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