YouTube influencer Brandon Herrera is competing against Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) in a Texas primary run-off. Herrera, known as @TheAKGuy, has gained attention for his stance on gun rights and border security. His campaign has been bolstered by support from Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been actively campaigning against Gonzales, criticizing his support for the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and targeting him for a primary challenge. Gaetz's involvement includes attending a rally for Herrera and securing an endorsement from former President Trump for Mike Bost, Gonzales' primary challenger in Illinois. This race highlights the political ramifications of voting for gun reform legislation, especially in districts like Gonzales', which includes Uvalde and is not deeply Republican.
All in for @TheAKGuy Secure the border Protect gun owners Elect Brandon! https://t.co/djDsdis1HS
This race is interesting because it represents a political cost for voting for the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The district isn't deep red and includes Uvalde. But Gonzales, the incumbent, couldn't avoid a run-off against a guntuber with a sizable following. https://t.co/MYi6DL487z
Gaetz also is going after Mike Bost in his primary and helping his challenger. But Johnson and Hudson went to Trump and secured the Trump endorsement for Bost ahead of IL primary https://t.co/YuMaDiOHds Gaetz now targeting Tony Gonzales in TX https://t.co/wONtEJfuun
NEW: Matt Gaetz will attend rally in Texas on Thursday for @TheAKGuy, who’s challenging GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales. Gonzales, under fire for supporting gun reform, at risk of his losing primary after failing to avoid a run-off. Not the 1st time Gaetz has targeted a GOP colleague.
EXCLUSIVE: YouTube influencer Brandon Herrera has made it to a run-off in Texas by primarying Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to his right. But this clip might not sit well with Herrera's voters. https://t.co/wIcx23J4Tu