Texas Gov Endorses GOP Rep Who Called Freedom Caucus “Scumbags,” Accused Gaetz Of Sex With Minors

The Hill reports:

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday, defending the congressman as he faces criticism from fellow Republicans after dubbing two far-right members of the caucus “scumbags.”

Gonzales went after Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Bob Good (R-Va.) over the weekend, saying the Freedom Caucus members “walk around with white hoods,” and referencing allegations that Gaetz “paid minors to have sex with him at drug parties.”

Abbott came to Gonzales’ defense Wednesday, arguing that he is the best choice to continue representing Texas in Congress, though he did not directly address the “scumbugs” blowback.

Read the full article. In his appearance on CNN, Gonzales also called his GOP primary opponent a “known Nazi.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), defending the congressman as he faced criticism from fellow Republicans after for dubbing two far-right members of the caucus “scumbags.” https://t.co/7fskQMmfUF

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