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ESTABLISHMENT PANIC: Deep State Targets Brandon Herrera After Tony Gonzales Drops Out of Texas Race

Gary FranchiMarch 8, 2026163 views
ESTABLISHMENT PANIC: Deep State Targets Brandon Herrera After Tony Gonzales Drops Out of Texas Race
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The swamp is in full panic mode after Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) announced Thursday night he would end his reelection bid, clearing the path for America First patriot Brandon Herrera to represent Texas's 23rd District. But instead of celebrating the departure of another establishment RINO, Democrats and their lapdog media are launching a desperate smear campaign against Herrera.

The left's playbook is as predictable as it is pathetic: dig through years of content, take everything out of context, and scream "Nazi" until something sticks. That's exactly what they're doing to Herrera, a popular YouTuber known as "The AK Guy" who has built a massive following defending our Second Amendment rights.

Democrats are frantically combing through Herrera's YouTube channel, desperately searching for soundbites they can twist into controversy. Their latest target? Comments and references that any reasonable American would recognize as obvious satire or historical discussion. But when has the radical left ever let facts get in the way of a good character assassination?

Another Establishment RINO Bites the Dust

Gonzales' decision to bow out speaks volumes about the current political climate. RINOs like Gonzales know their days are numbered as the America First movement continues to drain the swamp, one primary at a time. Texas patriots deserve a representative who will fight for their values, not cave to establishment pressure.

Herrera represents everything the deep state fears: an authentic voice who connects with real Americans, someone who can't be bought or controlled by the Washington uniparty. His YouTube success proves he knows how to communicate conservative values to a generation that's been failed by traditional politicians.

"The establishment is terrified because they know Brandon Herrera can't be controlled like their typical puppets," said one Texas conservative activist.

This coordinated attack on Herrera is just the beginning. Expect the mainstream media to pull out all the stops, twisting every word and manufacturing outrage where none exists. They did the same thing to President Trump, and look how that worked out for them.

Will Texas patriots see through this obvious smear campaign and rally behind a true conservative fighter? Or will they let the fake news media pick their representatives for them?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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BorderSecurityFirstVerified2 minutes ago
Living in South Texas, I can tell you Gonzales has been nothing but a disappointment. He talks tough during election season then votes with the establishment once he gets to DC. Time for real change.
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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedjust now
The timing of this alleged 'deep state' targeting is very suspicious. They're clearly threatened by someone who actually understands the Constitution and won't compromise on our fundamental rights.
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RedStateReadyVerifiedjust now
Wait, did Gonzales actually drop out or is this speculation? I haven't seen this confirmed anywhere else yet.
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NewsWatcher47Verifiedjust now
I'm seeing mixed reports too. Would love confirmation on this.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedjust now
As a vet, I appreciate Brandon's no-nonsense approach to protecting our freedoms. We need more people like him who understand what they're fighting for.
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TexasPatriot1776Verifiedjust now
Finally! The establishment GOP is getting a taste of their own medicine. Brandon Herrera represents what we actually want - someone who will fight for our rights instead of cutting deals with the swamp.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
Exactly! We need fighters, not RINOs who fold under pressure.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
This is HUGE! Brandon has the grassroots energy and the deep state knows it.
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GunRightsMatterVerifiedjust now
The AK Guy has my full support. His knowledge of firearms and the Second Amendment is exactly what we need in Congress right now.