Trump backs Herrera for Texas House seat after Gonzales drops bid
President Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera for the House seat vacated by Tony Gonzales, who withdrew from the race following GOP pressure over a scandal involving an affair with a former staffer. Herrera now has Trump's backing as a frontrunner in the Texas Republican primary.
Key Points
- Trump endorses Brandon Herrera in competitive Texas House race
- Incumbent Tony Gonzales forced to drop out after affair scandal became public
- GOP leadership pressured Gonzales to exit the race