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During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, beaten Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone interrupted Republican Rep. Troy Nehls as he tried to shift blame for the January 6 riot to Capitol Police leadership. Fanone’s retort followed Nehls’s remarks, while fellow officers in attendance listened as Jack Smith testified about accountability and threats to democracy, underscoring the ongoing debate over responsibility for the Capitol attack.
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls announced he will not seek reelection in Texas' 22nd District, becoming the sixth Texas Republican to retire from Congress this cycle. His twin brother, Trever Nehls, announced a bid for the seat. Troy Nehls, a supporter of Donald Trump, is in his third term and plans to leave before the 2026 primary filing deadline amid ongoing redistricting battles in Texas.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Rep. Troy Nehls for his unwavering support of Donald Trump's controversial administration picks, including Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kimmel mocked Nehls' extreme loyalty, suggesting it was embarrassing and futile. He also speculated on Trump's motives for such appointments, humorously attributing them to Trump's lack of intelligence.
GOP Rep. Troy Nehls claims Congress has no obligation to address border security, contradicting his previous statements, and cites Biden's low approval rating as a reason not to help. Nehls' stance aligns with the GOP's election-year strategy, with Trump actively involved in efforts to derail bipartisan immigration legislation and prioritize re-electing him in 2024. This reflects a pattern of obstruction and infighting within the party over conservative policy goals.