President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera after Herrera’s primary rival exited the race amid an ethics investigation involving an admitted affair with a former staffer.
Herrera, a self-described Second Amendment activist and social media personality, received Trump’s backing in the race for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Herrera as a strong supporter of the MAGA agenda and a candidate backed by many prominent conservatives.
“Brandon is strongly supported by many Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Texas, and Republicans in the U.S. House,” Trump said in the post. “As your next Congressman, he will work tirelessly to advance our MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN Agenda.”
Trump also outlined the priorities he said Herrera would champion in Congress.
“Brandon will fight hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Safeguard our Elections, Champion School Choice, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Brave Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump added.
Herrera thanked the president for the endorsement, which adds to support he has already received from several conservative lawmakers, including Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Mary Miller (R-Ill.)
“Thank you President Trump,” Herrera said in a post on X. “It’s now time to take the fight to the Democrats in November and continue working to deliver great wins for TX23 and the rest of the nation.”
Trump’s endorsement comes after Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced last week that he would not seek re-election, clearing the path for Herrera to claim the GOP nomination.
Herrera narrowly edged Gonzales in the Texas GOP primary for the 23rd Congressional District earlier this month, receiving 43.33% of the vote to Gonzales’ 41.73%. Because neither candidate secured more than 50%, the race was headed for a runoff before Gonzales’ decision to step aside.
