House Republican leaders have endorsed Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee in a Texas race, despite criticism over past remarks made in videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.

Brandon Herrera boasted about having a copy of Mein Kampf, he’s now the GOP nominee for Texas’ 23rd congressional district

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) is in a tight primary race with conservative challenger Brandon Herrera.

Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”

What had been a safe G.O.P. seat was looking more attainable for Democrats after Representative Tony Gonzales bowed out in favor of a hard-right candidate.

In Uvalde, Texas, the upcoming primary election pits incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales, who is facing accusations of an affair, against challenger Brandon Herrera, known for his pro-gun platform.

“Brandon is strongly supported by many Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Texas, and Republicans in the US House,” the president wrote on his social network Truth Social.

AIPAC-Targeted 'AK Guy' Set To Take GOP House Seat After Sex-Suicide Scandal His reputation shredded by a sex scandal involving a staffer who committed suicide, incumbent Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales said he was no longer seeking re-election, handing the GOP nomination to YouTube gun personality Brandon Herrera. If his last bid for office is any indication, the self-nicknamed "AK Guy" could soon find himself in the crosshairs of AIPAC and other pro-Israel organizat...