Key Trump policy becomes 'political kryptonite' for South Texas Republicans
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are distancing themselves from Trump's immigration policies, which have led to mass deportations, violence, and shootings, with Gonzales calling for a focus on "convicted criminal illegal aliens" instead of the current 3,000-person daily mandate.
According to Republican strategist Mike Madrid, the GOP has "squandered a generational opportunity" by throwing away a chance to address immigration reform, with Madrid stating that "the districts that Republicans thought were their future a year ago are likely to be their undoing."
Daniel Guerrero, CEO of the South Texas Builders Association, criticized De La Cruz for only showing concern about the federal raids and attacks on construction sites now, saying "it's a little too late" and that people feel abandoned by her lack of action, as the industry faces huge problems due to the enforcement.
