Rep. Tony Gonzales, a U.S. Congressman, posted a series of tweets on August 12, 2025, highlighting border security measures and law enforcement efforts at the US-Mexico border.
In one tweet posted at 21:42 UTC, Gonzales contrasted current border conditions under President Trump’s policies with those during President Biden’s administration. He stated, “Under President Biden, this part of the US-Mexico border would at any given time have hundreds of illegal aliens crossing. Today our border is COMPLETELY secure due to President Trump’s policies.”
Shortly after, in another tweet at 21:42 UTC, he expressed gratitude towards local law enforcement officials and pilots involved in border operations: “Thank you @SheriffThad and DPS pilots Jimmy Morris and Chavez. Real pros.”
Later that evening at 23:38 UTC, Gonzales highlighted federal funding for local and state agencies collaborating with Border Patrol through Operation Stonegarden. He wrote, “Operation Stonegarden provides funding to local & state law enforcement agencies to partner with Border Patrol to combat human & drug smuggling. The #OBBB delivers $450 million for this critical program. P.S. No illegal crossings detected today. Promises made, promises”
Gonzales has held his congressional seat since winning the general election in 2020 against Gina Ortiz Jones with 50.6% of the vote. He was re-elected in subsequent elections against John Lira in 2022 and Santos Limon in 2024, securing victories by significant margins each time.
