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- U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Brandon Herrera for Texas's 23rd District congressional seat.
- A 2022 video resurfaced showing Herrera calling children “c-m trophies” and insulting a gun-safety advocate.
- Johnson called Herrera’s past language detestable but noted his apology and called him a serious candidate.
- Herrera secured the Republican nomination after his opponent resigned in disgrace.
- Johnson said seat is a must-win for Republicans to maintain a four-seat House majority.