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Mike Johnson, Trump Endorse Herrera Amid Misogyny Scrutiny

9/9/2026

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Republican Brandon Herrera, a YouTube gun reviewer, faces scrutiny for misogynistic remarks in his Texas 23rd district race.
He called feminists “fat and wrong” and likened them to whales, elephants, and nuclear bombs.
He says the comments are jokes and rejects gun-safety advocate Shannon Watts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump endorse Herrera despite the controversy.

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Republican Brandon Herrera, a YouTube gun reviewer, faces scrutiny for misogynistic remarks in his Texas 23rd district race.
He called feminists “fat and wrong” and likened them to whales, elephants, and nuclear bombs.
He says the comments are jokes and rejects gun-safety advocate Shannon Watts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump endorse Herrera despite the controversy.