Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill
Born	Brandon Gene Gill 26 02, 1994
Birthplace	Clovis, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician, media proprietor, former investment banker
Known for	U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district, founder of D.C. Enquirer
Education	Dartmouth College (BA)
Children	2
Website	[[gill.house.gov gill.house.gov] Official site]

Brandon Gene Gill (born February 26, 1994) is an American politician, media proprietor, and former investment banker serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since January 3, 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Gill is the youngest Republican in the 119th Congress. His district is anchored in Denton County, a suburban county north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Born in New Mexico and raised on a ranch in Texas, Gill graduated from Dartmouth College before working briefly as an investment banker and later founding the online newspaper D.C. Enquirer in 2022. He entered the 2024 Republican primary for the 26th district after longtime incumbent Michael C. Burgess announced his retirement, securing the endorsement of former President Donald Trump and winning both the primary and general elections decisively. Since taking office, Gill has focused on immigration enforcement, government accountability, and fiscal policy, emerging as one of the more outspoken freshman members of the House Republican conference.

Early Life

Brandon Gene Gill was born on February 26, 1994, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was raised on a ranch in Texas, where he grew up in a rural environment. Gill's upbringing in the ranching community of North Texas shaped his early identity and would later become a recurring element of his political biography during his congressional campaign.

Gill is the son-in-law of Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative commentator, author, and filmmaker. His familial connection to D'Souza placed Gill within prominent conservative media circles prior to his entry into electoral politics and contributed to his early name recognition among Republican primary voters in Texas.

Education

Gill attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and economics. His education at the Ivy League institution provided a foundation for his subsequent career in finance and later in media and politics.

Career

Investment Banking

After graduating from Dartmouth College, Gill embarked on a career in investment banking. His tenure in the financial sector was relatively brief, as he transitioned away from banking to pursue interests in media and political commentary. Details of his specific roles and employers during this period are limited in public records, though the experience has been cited in his congressional biography as part of his professional background prior to entering politics.

D.C. Enquirer

In 2022, Gill founded the D.C. Enquirer, an online newspaper covering politics and government from a conservative perspective. He served as both the publisher and editor-in-chief of the outlet, which focused on national political news and commentary emanating from Washington, D.C. The D.C. Enquirer positioned itself within the growing landscape of digital-first conservative media outlets. Gill's role at the publication gave him a platform in political media and connected him to networks within the broader conservative movement before his transition to electoral politics.

Gill's involvement with the D.C. Enquirer drew scrutiny during his congressional campaign. Wired reported on the connections between Gill, the D.C. Enquirer, and the broader ecosystem of conservative media, including the relationship to claims made in Dinesh D'Souza's film 2000 Mules about alleged election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Gill eventually stepped away from the publication when he moved back to Texas to launch his congressional campaign.

2024 Congressional Campaign

Primary Election

In late November 2023, Gill announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives seat representing Texas's 26th congressional district, launching his campaign from Flower Mound in Denton County. The seat had been held by longtime Republican incumbent Michael C. Burgess, who announced he would not seek re-election, creating an open-seat race in the heavily Republican district.

A critical development in the primary race came when former President Donald Trump endorsed Gill's candidacy. The Trump endorsement proved to be a significant factor in a competitive Republican primary field, as the former president's backing carried substantial weight among Republican primary voters in the district. Politico noted the race as one of several competitive House Republican primaries across the country in the 2024 cycle where Trump's endorsement served as a decisive factor.

The Texas Tribune profiled the 26th district primary, noting the dynamic of multiple Republican candidates vying for the seat and the advantages that Gill's Trump endorsement and media background provided him in the contest. Gill positioned himself as an outsider candidate aligned with the populist wing of the Republican Party, emphasizing his support for Trump's agenda on immigration, government reform, and fiscal policy.

On March 5, 2024, the Dallas Morning News reported that Gill held an early lead in the Republican primary results. The Texan subsequently confirmed that Gill won the Republican primary race to succeed Congressman Burgess, securing the nomination and effectively positioning himself as the heavy favorite in the general election given the district's strong Republican lean.

General Election

In the November 2024 general election, Gill ran as the Republican nominee in the 26th congressional district. Given the district's strong Republican electoral history—Denton County and the surrounding areas that comprise the district have consistently favored Republican candidates by wide margins—Gill was considered the prohibitive favorite. On election night, KERA News reported that Gill claimed victory in the race. The New York Times election results tracker confirmed the outcome in the district.

Tenure in Congress

Gill was sworn into office on January 3, 2025, as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district, succeeding Michael C. Burgess, who had held the seat since 2003. At 30 years of age at the time of his swearing-in, Gill became the youngest Republican member of the 119th Congress.

Committee Assignments and DOGE Caucus

After taking office, Gill was selected to serve on the House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus, a committee established by House Republicans in the 119th Congress. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced the selection of Republican members to the committee, which was formed to focus on government spending reduction and efficiency initiatives aligned with the broader DOGE effort championed by Elon Musk and the Trump administration.

Immigration Policy

Immigration has been a central focus of Gill's congressional tenure. He has introduced and supported multiple pieces of legislation aimed at tightening immigration enforcement and restricting immigration from specific countries.

In 2025, Gill introduced the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act, a bill that would impose a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia. The legislation generated national attention and reflected Gill's alignment with the restrictionist wing of the Republican Party on immigration matters.

Gill also led Republican Study Committee (RSC) members in pushing the Senate to mark up the SAVE Act, legislation aimed at addressing voter eligibility verification in federal elections, which intersects with immigration enforcement concerns.

Earlier in his tenure, Gill attracted significant media coverage when he called for the deportation of Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota who was born in Somalia and became a U.S. citizen in 2000. The Hill reported on Gill's statements, which drew both support from immigration hardliners and criticism from opponents who characterized them as targeting a naturalized citizen.

Additionally, the Center for Immigration Studies, a think tank that advocates for reduced immigration levels, hosted Gill for an "Immigration Newsmaker" conversation, reflecting his positioning as a prominent congressional voice on immigration restriction.

Fiscal and Tax Policy

Gill introduced H.J.Res.142, a resolution related to tax relief for residents of the District of Columbia. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 215 to 210, representing a notable early legislative achievement for the freshman congressman.

Judicial Impeachment Efforts

In November 2025, Gill introduced articles of impeachment against James E. Boasberg, the Chief Judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, in connection with what Gill described as the "Arctic Frost scandal." The impeachment effort was part of a broader push by several House Republicans to use congressional power to challenge federal judges whose rulings they opposed. Axios reported that Trump-aligned House Republicans were pursuing impeachment proceedings against judges, with Gill among those leading such efforts.

Daniel Penny Case

The Hill reported on Gill's involvement in the public discourse surrounding the Daniel Penny case, the New York City case involving a subway chokehold incident. Gill weighed in on the case in a manner consistent with his broader commentary on law enforcement and criminal justice issues.

Other Legislative Activities

Gill's office announced a Congressional Veteran Commendation program in July 2025, inviting constituents in the 26th district to nominate veterans for recognition of their service and community contributions.

In media appearances, Gill has spoken on a range of topics beyond his legislative portfolio. He appeared on Fox Business to discuss FBI findings related to Antifa funding sources, calling for accountability in connection with revelations presented by FBI Director Kash Patel.

Proposals and Public Statements

Gill has made a number of high-profile public statements and proposals since taking office that have attracted media attention. Newsweek reported on Gill's suggestion regarding turning Gaza into a resort property similar to Mar-a-Lago following a Trump announcement related to the region, a proposal that generated significant public discussion. He also proposed placing Donald Trump's image on the $100 bill, replacing Benjamin Franklin, a suggestion that Newsweek also covered.

In July 2025, Gill publicly called for Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas to resign following allegations of an affair with a staffer, posting on X that "America deserves better" and that Gonzales "should drop out of the race."

Personal Life

Gill resides in the 26th congressional district in the suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. He previously lived in the Washington, D.C. area while operating the D.C. Enquirer before relocating to Texas to launch his congressional campaign.

Gill is married to a daughter of Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative commentator, author, and filmmaker. The couple has two children. His familial connection to D'Souza has been widely noted in media coverage of his political career, and the relationship has placed Gill within broader conservative political and media circles.

Recognition

As the youngest Republican member of the 119th Congress, Gill has received attention from national media outlets as a representative of a new generation of Republican politicians. His legislative activity during his first year in office, particularly on immigration, has resulted in regular coverage from outlets including The Hill, Newsweek, Axios, and Fox Business.

A Yahoo News opinion piece assessed Gill's early tenure in Congress, characterizing his approach as oriented toward generating media attention, with the headline referring to him as "clickbait Congress." The piece reflected a strand of commentary that has characterized some of Gill's more attention-grabbing proposals and statements as prioritizing media visibility over traditional legislative work.

His passage of H.J.Res.142, the tax relief resolution for D.C. residents, by a vote of 215–210 represented a concrete legislative accomplishment in his first year, demonstrating the ability to marshal a majority in the narrowly divided House.