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The AK Guy's Fight for Congress

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4.926.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2026

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Brandon Herrera, the AK Guy-turned-congressional candidate for Texas' 23rd District, joins Morning Wire to talk gun rights progress under the Trump administration, his path from YouTube gun content creator to GOP nominee after the scandal that ended predecessor Tony Gonzalez's career, and why Texas Republicans aren't sweating the "turning blue" narrative. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2876- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - If you believe in the freedom to practice your religion — this is an opportunity to take action. Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE to sign the petition today.Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

AK50, 3, 2, 1.

0:07.0

That was Brandon Herrera, the AK guy shooting one

0:17.0

one of the many guns he showcases on his popular YouTube channel. Herrera, who's running for a house seat in Texas District 23, has been pushing for more expansive gun rights for years. He says he sees major progress under the Trump administration, but still there's more to do.

0:32.3

He joins us today to discuss all things to a related and what surprised him so far in his turn toward politics

0:39.1

after a primary that made national headlines. I'm DailyWire executive editor John Bickley

0:44.5

with Georgia Howe. This is a weekend edition of Morning Wire. Imagine inviting a dozen friends

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in University Heights, Ohio.

1:01.0

When he planned a small prayer meeting at home,

1:03.0

the city ordered him to get a permit,

1:05.0

classified his house as a place of religious assembly,

1:08.0

and even recruited his neighbors to spy on him and report any violations.

1:11.6

To get the permit, Daniel would have to stop living in his own home. An impossible choice.

1:16.6

Abandon his faith or give up his house. That's why Alliance Defending Freedom,

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