Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) is facing criticism from Republicans after he called two far-right members of his caucus “scumbags” on Wednesday, including Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas). and defended the lawmaker.
Gonzalez went after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) and Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) over the weekend, saying members of the Freedom Caucus were “walking around in white hoods,” and accused Gaetz of He also mentioned allegations that he “paid money to perform sex acts on minors.” At a drug party. ” Gates has denied any wrongdoing. Gonzalez also took aim at Good’s support for his opponents, calling them “neo-Nazis.”
Abbott defended Gonzalez on Wednesday, saying he was the best choice to continue representing Texas in Congress, but did not directly address the “scumbag” backlash.
“Tony Gonzalez is a passionate advocate for stronger border security in Congress,” Abbott said in a statement. “I urge all Texans across the 23rd Congressional District to join me in rooting for Tony Gonzalez in his bid for reelection in the upcoming May primary runoff elections.”
Gonzalez faces a primary runoff against gun rights activist and social media influencer Brandon Herrera after neither candidate received a majority of votes in the March primary. . Both Gaetz and Goode are supporting Herrera in this race.
In the primary, Gonzalez received 45% of the vote and Herrera 25%. The final election will be held on May 28th.
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