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Brandon Herrera Faces Backlash Amid GOP Endorsements in Texas

3/22/2026

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Brandon Herrera, the GOP nominee for Texas's 23rd district, faces backlash over past comments and antisemitic videos.
Despite criticism, Republican establishment has embraced him, with endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and House GOP leadership.
Pro-Israel groups, previously opposed to Herrera, are now hesitant to support Katie Padilla Stout, Herrera's Democratic opponent.
As the election nears, GOP donors are conflicted about backing Herrera due to his past and antisemitism implications.

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Story summary

Brandon Herrera, the GOP nominee for Texas's 23rd district, faces backlash over past comments and antisemitic videos.
Despite criticism, Republican establishment has embraced him, with endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and House GOP leadership.
Pro-Israel groups, previously opposed to Herrera, are now hesitant to support Katie Padilla Stout, Herrera's Democratic opponent.
As the election nears, GOP donors are conflicted about backing Herrera due to his past and antisemitism implications.