Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Representative Tony Gonzales in his bid for a third term, praising his efforts to secure the border. The move comes amid a feud within the Republican Party, with Gonzales facing criticism from more conservative members over his comments about Matt Gaetz and Bob Good. Gaetz and Good have endorsed Gonzales’ opponent, Brandon Herrera, in the upcoming runoff election. Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from hardline conservatives to vacate his position over his support for aid to Ukraine.
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) launched a scathing attack on the right flank of his party members for voting against billions of dollars in foreign aid for U.S. allies. Gonzales labeled them as “scumbags” and “klansmen” in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash Sunday. Gonzales specifically targeted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, accusing him of paying minors for sex, and Rep. Bob Good, who endorsed his primary challenger Brandon Herrera, a “known neo-Nazi.”