Gaetz Defies Johnson, Stumps For Far-Right Challenger

Politico reports:

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) campaigned with a primary challenger to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Thursday, disregarding calls from party leadership for GOP unity. Gaetz was in Texas for an event with Brandon Herrera, a pro-gun social media influencer who forced Gonzales into a primary runoff earlier this month.

He did so despite leadership pleas to avoid messy infighting. Gaetz went so far as to quote a post from Axios about these entreaties, directing attention instead to opposition from some Republicans to Ukraine aid.

The Florida Republican has already offered his support to several other ultra-conservatives challenging the candidates favored by party leadership — including an opponent of Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), whose primary is on Tuesday.

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In other news – Grassroots Republicans plead with House GOP leaders to stop sending money to Ukraine 👇 https://t.co/fMpozQbGY8 pic.twitter.com/IOf6NoWelk

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) March 14, 2024

“I’ve heard that Brandon Herrera has a problem with keeping his mouth shut and has a problem with saying stupid stuff, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.”https://t.co/du8kJEjX1q

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) March 13, 2024

Had an amazing campaign rally today with @RepMattGaetz here in San Antonio!

It was awesome to be joined by folks like Matt, @VictorAvilaTX and of course, hundreds of voters from all over District 23!

Thank you for helping send a message heard loud and clear all over Texas! pic.twitter.com/w4loSj4j5b

— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) March 15, 2024

New: Brandon Herrera, who’s attempting to primary Tony Gonzales, ridiculed Barron Trump on his podcast in Feb.

“Daddy is coming, Daddy is angry,” he said in an imitating voice.

His cohosts said Barron looked like a “long ventriloquist-like dummy.”https://t.co/hbXct63NVA

— Reese Gorman (@reesejgorman) March 12, 2024