Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has endorsed Brandon Herrera in the Texas Republican primary for the 23rd Congressional District. Herrera, a self-described Second Amendment activist and social media personality, was endorsed by Trump after his primary rival, Rep. Tony Gonzales, exited the race amid an ethics investigation into an admitted affair with a former staffer. Herrera will face Democratic nominee Katy Padilla Stout in November.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump endorses Herrera, a familiar face in Texas Republican circles. Herrera thanks Trump, echoing his support for the MAGA agenda. The endorsement comes after Gonzales’ exit from the race, clearing the path for Herrera to claim the GOP nomination. Herrera will now face a Democratic opponent in November. The sequence of events follows a familiar pattern: scandal, exit, endorsement, and a new candidate emerges.
Author: Evan Null
