House Speaker Mike Johnson has ignited even more heated backlash for fundraising for a Republican candidate who unloaded a shocking rant against colleagues he referred to as “scumbags.”
After the weekend vote to pour another $60 billion into Ukraine’s pockets, Johnson has come under fire from many in the GOP caucus. Amid threats to vacate the speaker’s seat, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) took his meltdown over to CNN where he proceeded to bash his colleagues.
Gonzales threw party unity out the window as he spoke with CNN’s Dana Bash, angrily defaming Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Bob Good (R-Va.) as he blasted those critical of Johnson.
“So, you voted yes on the foreign aid package. Do you have confidence that at this point, given that it is still possible that Marjorie Taylor Greene will push to vacate, to kick out of the Speaker’s chair, that he can survive?” Bash asked on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Defamation: @TonyGonzales4TX has a $10M net worth. He went on national television, without the protection of the speech and debate clause, and made horrific defamatory allegations against @mattgaetz. Tony must be held accountable – defamation is illegal. pic.twitter.com/WFJLBjc6rk
— @amuse (@amuse) April 21, 2024
“He will survive. Look, the House is a rough and rowdy place, but Mike Johnson is gonna be just fine. I served 20 years in the military. It’s my absolute honor to be in Congress, but I serve with some real scumbags. Matt Gaetz, he paid minors to have sex with him at drug parties. Bob Good endorsed my opponent, a known neo-Nazi,” Gonzales declared.
“These people used to walk around with white hoods at night. Now they’re walking around with white hoods in the daytime. Look, it didn’t surprise me that some of these folks voted against aid to Israel, but I was encouraged to see by a nearly 10-to-1 mark that Republicans supported our allies on the battlefield,” the two-term congressman added.
“Wow, ok, I should say that the federal government did look into Matt Gaetz and those allegations and they decided not to prosecute,” a surprised Bash responded.
Gonzales is facing off against conservative social media influencer Brandon Herrera in next month’s primary runoff and his opponent called out his vile attacks on X.
My failure of a Congressman @TonyGonzales4TX went on CNN this morning calling @mattgaetz and @RepBobGood Klansmen, and me a “known neo-Nazi.”
This is the death spiral ladies and gentlemen.
He has to cry to his liberal friends about me, because Republicans won’t listen anymore. pic.twitter.com/Wal5m3NclP
— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) April 21, 2024
After the dramatic CNN exchange, reports emerged that Johnson was headed to Texas to fundraise for Gonzales.
Yesterday, Gonzales said about his Republican colleagues: “I serve with some real scumbags.”
Tomorrow Mike Johnson will fly to Texas to campaign for him. pic.twitter.com/m3xhkYy7IJ
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) April 22, 2024
Can you believe this snake? https://t.co/Q6xmqd2lcI
— Catturd (@catturd2) April 22, 2024
Herrera, who was endorsed by both Gaetz and Good, also won the support of Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) who slammed Gonzales’s comments as “such BS and so pathetic.”
“This is such BS and so pathetic, especially from a fellow veteran. To insinuate that other members are klansmen because they call you out for being a complete and total Rhino. Wasn’t one of our core values Honor @TonyGonzales4TX? Hey Brandon, add me to your list of endorsements. We will never save the country with guys like Tony,” he wrote on X.
Thank you @EliCrane_CEO.
It’s insane to see @TonyGonzales4TX openly show his true colors on CNN as the closeted leftist he is. But at least now the voters of #TX23 can see clearer than ever how much Turncoat Tony prioritizes the uniparty agenda over America first policy. https://t.co/pAwvDpLPfV
— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) April 22, 2024
Other reactions to Johnson’s fundraising for Gonzales poured in on X:
There could not be a clearer example of a David vs Goliath fight.
While Tony and the establishment are raising millions of dollars through big donors, PACs and private parties, we’re out talking directly to the people.
It’s the establishment against grassroots, plain and simple https://t.co/cFArvnua56
— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) April 23, 2024
If traitor Mike Johnson is campaigning for RINO Tony Gonzales, that means people need to vote for Brandon Herrera @TheAKGuy https://t.co/sK9BRMmYhF
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) April 23, 2024
Chip Roy is furious at Johnson traveling to San Antonio to fundraise for Tony Gonzales. His comments on KTSA this morning: pic.twitter.com/J7taSluuAB
— Matthew Choi (@matthewichoi) April 23, 2024
We’re tired, exhausted, actually, of the spineless eunuchs in the house and senate.
If they were in the private sector, they’d be out on their asses.
They make Benedict Arnold look like a saint.
— Carissa (@njoyzgrl81) April 23, 2024
Gonzales in an inside man, joining Mike Johnson is not a surprise..
Birds of the same feathers
— Epic (@Mutunga22534150) April 23, 2024
This may actually be great news @TheAKGuy I mean the speaker of the house isn’t exactly highly regarded here in district 23 lol
— Colin O’Connor (@halfundergaming) April 23, 2024
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