U.S. Representative Brandon Gill addressed Denton County Republicans during a July 2 gathering focused on faith, family, and freedom. The event, part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, took place at Lucky Spur Ranch in Justin. Denton County GOP Chair Melinda Preston hosted the occasion, with Jacquez Jones serving as emcee. Gill, who represents Texas’ 26th Congressional District, used his remarks to link the nation’s founding principles to current political challenges facing voters in 2026.
Gill emphasized his legislative efforts to identify waste, fraud, and abuse within federal spending. He referenced a June 25 House Oversight subcommittee hearing regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, where lawmakers questioned witnesses about program integrity. During that hearing, discussions included whether SNAP benefits should cover sugary beverages. Gill stated that taxpayers should not be funding other people’s purchases of Coca-Cola.
The representative also cautioned the audience about the influence of Democrats elected in heavily Democratic districts. He argued that these officials can shift the national party platform further to the left. Gill cited a New York Democrat who publicly supported amnesty for deported undocumented immigrants as an example of this trend. He claimed that such candidates set the agenda when Democrats hold power. Gill also criticized State Representative James Talarico of District 50, asserting that Talarico and other Democrats support policies that would negatively impact residents.
Additionally, Gill warned attendees about what he described as the Islamification of America. He cited polling data from J.L. Partners, conducted for The Heritage Foundation, which showed that 39 percent of Muslim respondents supported implementing Sharia law in the United States. This figure included 25 percent who strongly supported it and 14 percent who somewhat supported it. Gill noted this data came from a poll conducted shortly after October 7. He has previously expressed concerns about Islamic migration in North Texas in an interview with The Dallas Express.
