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Trump Backs YouTuber Amid Controversy in Texas Race

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Brandon Herrera for Texas's 23rd Congressional District in the upcoming midterm elections.
Brandon Herrera is a YouTuber known for gun rights advocacy.
Herrera faced scrutiny for comments about Nazis.
A cease-and-desist order was issued against Herrera for misusing Trump's image in campaign materials.
Democrats see an opportunity to win the district with Katy Padilla Stout as their candidate, who has criticized Trump.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Brandon Herrera for Texas's 23rd Congressional District in the upcoming midterm elections.
Brandon Herrera is a YouTuber known for gun rights advocacy.
Herrera faced scrutiny for comments about Nazis.
A cease-and-desist order was issued against Herrera for misusing Trump's image in campaign materials.
Democrats see an opportunity to win the district with Katy Padilla Stout as their candidate, who has criticized Trump.