Texas Candidate Draws Condemnation for Simulated Migrant Execution Video

Valentina Gomez, a far-right congressional hopeful, faces backlash for advocating public executions of undocumented immigrants in a controversial campaign video.

Valentina Gomez, a 25-year-old MAGA-aligned congressional candidate in Texas, posted a video simulating the execution of an undocumented immigrant, sparking widespread criticism.
In the video, Gomez claims undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes against Americans should face public executions, stating deportation is insufficient punishment.
The video, posted on X, was flagged for potentially violating rules against violent speech but has not been removed, fueling further debate online.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned Gomez, accusing her of inciting hatred against migrants, while some far-right figures, including Laura Loomer, voiced support for her stance.
Gomez, a Colombian-born U.S. immigrant and former Missouri Secretary of State candidate, has a history of inflammatory rhetoric, including anti-LGBTQ+ actions and derogatory language.