Speaker Mike Johnson is making his first fundraising trip since passing Ukraine aid over the objections of the majority of his party, traveling to Texas to campaign for one of House conservatives' biggest nemeses.
In October 2023, Gonzales was one of 25 intransigent Republicans who blocked popular conservative Rep. Jim Jordan from becoming speaker.
Johnson's rush to aid Gonzales comes after the Texan has consistently clashed with his party on major policy issues, particularly border security.
Gonzales called Republicans' plan "Unchristian" and "Anti-immigrant."
Gonzales seems to be more simpatico with Johnson on the issue of border security.
To tout his supposed bona fides on the border, Gonzales has loudly called for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
"Look, the House is a rough and rowdy place, but Mike Johnson is gonna be just fine," Gonzales said, calling Gaetz and Good "Scumbags."
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