Overview

• Gonzales criticized members of the House Freedom Caucus for voting against foreign aid to U.S. allies, calling them 'scumbags' and 'klansmen'.
• He specifically accused Rep. Matt Gaetz of paying minors for sex at parties and endorsed primary challenger Brandon Herrera as a 'known neo-Nazi'.
• Federal prosecutors have declined to charge Gaetz following an investigation into sex trafficking allegations, though the House Ethics Committee continues its inquiry.
• Gonzales faces a primary runoff against Herrera, who has gained traction despite controversial remarks on his YouTube channel.
• The Texas Republican Party censured Gonzales last year for his moderate stances, including his support for gun safety legislation and same-sex marriage protections.