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BumRushDaShow

(156,997 posts) Mon Jul 14, 2025, 05:31 AM Jul 14

Texas Republican admits: Trump's tariffs will 'hurt' district but 'I support him' [View all]

Source: The Independent

Sunday 13 July 2025 18:38 EDT

A Texas congressman laid out the often lonely task of defending Donald Trump’s tariff plan to Americans on Sunday as he admitted to CNN that the measures would hurt his district but he supported them anyway.

Tony Gonzales was on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday when he gave the matter-of-fact assessment. His state and district battled powerful flooding over the Fourth of July weekend that left more than 100 dead and dozens missing at a girls’ summer camp and an RV/mobile home park.

Gonzales was asked by CNN’s Dana Bash whether the announced “reciprocal” tariff rate for Mexico of 30 percent was too high. The congressman was also queried whether his district would be “hurt” by the tariffs.

“It may,” responded Gonzales. “But I do support the president in this.”

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/tony-gonzales-congres-trump-tariffs-b2788273.html

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Texas Republican admits: Trump's tariffs will 'hurt' district but 'I support him' [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 14 OP

The Rise of Ass-Kissing in Republican Politics has no boundaries Emile Jul 14 #1

ass kissing? they have taken up permanent residence IN his ass. nt Javaman Jul 14 #5

They are checking his colon for polyps. Miguelito Loveless Jul 14 #15

with their tongues - n/t lapfog_1 Sunday #26

Can you imagine kkmarie Jul 14 #2

They saw what was done to a Hispanic (D) Senator - Alex Padilla BumRushDaShow Jul 14 #3

Walk over the corpses to bend the knee, Tony. bronxiteforever Jul 14 #4

But it's not a cult. Ray Bruns Jul 14 #6

Why haven't you deported yourself yet Tony since you're so supportive of your chief Felon. Buddyzbuddy Jul 14 #7

I'm sure they will have a ribbon cutting for a state-of-the art banana factory in his district... Ol Janx Spirit Jul 14 #8

Unnecessarily biased headline (albeit in our favor) thesquanderer Jul 14 #9

If you actually watch the segment, with video here - BumRushDaShow Jul 14 #10

Good to know, thanks. thesquanderer Jul 14 #12

I was trying to find a youtube of it BumRushDaShow Jul 14 #13

But what about the people who think that Trump has destroyed the country. Interview them. twodogsbarking Jul 14 #11

Tony, we know how much you don't care about your constituents or the country. No need to advertise it. Wonder Why Jul 14 #14

Staying in line with that goose step. republianmushroom Jul 14 #16

You mean the new taxes because that's what he's being allowed to do with support of the Congressional Republicans. cstanleytech Jul 14 #17

Crazy idea here...VOTE HIM OUT! He's willing to accept 10%/30%/50%+ taxes on his constituents Bengus81 Jul 14 #18

Sure ... but TX's redistricting to favor Rethug voters makes Reps difficult to vote out Dock_Yard Jul 14 #20

Keep in mind that social conservative values and fighting the immigrant fantasy evildoers are more important to MAGAs andym Jul 14 #19

Once again... a Texas Republican never passes up an opportunity to show just how chickenshit he is Scott Alan Swaggerty Jul 14 #21

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 16 #24

"Yes I voted to make my constituents suffer... Zorro Jul 14 #22

+1 Scott Alan Swaggerty Sunday #25

So, Gonzales would allow Dump to shoot him on 5th Ave.? sakabatou Jul 14 #23

He is supposed to support his constituents. Irish_Dem Sunday #27