He teaches law enforcement leadership, runs a successful small business, and is raising his family in Montgomery County. Marcus Luttrell speaks during a campaign rally for his brother Morgan Luttrell on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. Back the blue. Congressional candidate Christian Collins speaks during his campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. The defense of our country should reign supreme and be the top priority, Zinke said. They know that our enemies are no match for their strength and their courage., These former Navy SEALs have protected America from enemies all over the world, the ad continues. In addition to Cruz, Collins boasted endorsements from North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn and those critical of McCarthy: a PAC aligned with the House Freedom Caucus and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Despite retaining its partisan makeup, the district lost about 175,000 residents from south Montgomery County, while also ceding most of its northern rural territory to neighboring districts. You spend years and years and years away from home training and deploying, said Van Orden. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable Philip Cash speaks during the Texas First Rally, a campaign rally for Morgan Luttrell, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. No excuses. Up the road, Marcus Luttrell needled Collins without mentioning him by name for bringing in people from out of state just to talk smack about me and my brother.. I grew up here. They reiterated those concerns again in a November Fox News interview, during which Duke called the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a retreat.. Thick skin and mental acuity, I'm going to bring that that bear through this campaign," said Luttrell. Luttrell, a former Navy Seal and special advisor to Energy Secretary Rick Perry, is running to fill Republican Texas Rep. Kevin Bradys seat in 2022, according to the report. You can reach her at Brooke.Singman@Fox.com or @BrookeSingman on Twitter. Tags 2022 primary election Morgan Luttrell republican primary Texas 8th congressional district US Congressman Kevin Brady. Dan Patrick also backed Luttrell. FBI briefly releases photo of wrong Francisco Oropeza, Sunday vigil, expanded manhunt and more on Cleveland shooting, Abbott's Cleveland shooting response breaks my heart (Opinion), Smaller Houston-area school districts teachers could see $6,000, Task force calls for 'significant increase' in Texas teacher pay to address shortages, Fired Uvalde ISD police chief Pete Arredondo wins dispute over less-than-honorable discharge, Gov. As regards Morgan Luttrell, I am not sure whether he went through BUDS and qualified as an Operator. He graduated from Willis High School. [2] Duke was a sniper for SEAL Team 1 and has since become a civilian instructor for military special operators and SWAT teams. They understand that the only easy day was yesterday. I knew Morgan Luttrell was running for Congress, but I never knew if he won or not. We are having drugs, we are having COVID-19 come across the border. ", STEFANIK JOINS MCCARTHY IN ENDORSING CHENEY'S REPUBLICAN PRIMARY CHALLENGER, "From the streets of Baghdad to the halls of Congress, no matter where the battlefield takes him, Morgan Luttrell will never stop fighting to defend our way of life," Conston told Fox News. He also worked at Navy survival school in Maine and as the SEAL Sniper course manager. Who is the man accused in San Jacinto County mass shooting? Congressional candidate Christian Collins, center, stands onstage with U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, left, and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during his campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. 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The America-first patriots have to come around Christian Collins so that we have someone who wants to come to Washington, D.C., not just to take up a seat but to go up there to actually get something done, Cawthorn said. According toLuttrell's campaign website, his legislative priorities include: Example video title will go here for this video. At a debate this month, Luttrell defended his support from the McCarthy-affiliated super PAC, saying the group is backing him because Im a better candidate, plain and simple. He also vowed to never come off the line on certain issues and suggested that standing up to House leadership presents a lesser challenge than the life-or-death decisions he faced in the Navy. As for the months of campaigning to come, the candidate says he can count on what many see as the ultimate "force multiplier.". He called the Navy S.E.A.L.S. Leslie Luttrell, right, and her father James Webb hold her son Lincoln as they listen to her husband Morgan Luttrell during the Texas First Rally, one of her husbands congressional campaign rallies, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. So we have [an] ironclad proven track record in putting the best interest of the country before our own.. He is the first serious contender to formally announce. According to their website, the SEAL PAC campaign ad will run on both Fox News and NewsMax. Thelander served in the Navy for 21 years, including time in SEAL Teams 3 and 4 and SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. Crenshaw, another top endorser, has clashed with Freedom Caucus members. Luttrell is running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Kevin Brady, who announced last April his retirement, after more than two decades serving in Congress. [The military] wants you to understand that youre nothing on the battlefield by yourself, and it will take a team. He removed his hat each time he greeted a woman in the line. All rights reserved. All of the candidates identified eliminating Critical Race Theory in the military as a high priority. MAGNOLIA, Texas A retired U.S. Navy Seal has announced he is running for U.S. Congress in Texas 8th District. Abbott gets behind plan to cut Texas sales taxes, As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions, As Gov. View more posts. Luttrell a former Navy SEAL, like his brother also vows to aggressively support conservative policies in Congress, listing priorities that include building a southern border wall, stopping. We cant allow the conservative values were teaching our children to be threatened by Washington, DC. Redistricting has left a lot in the air. Luttrell served in President Donald Trump's administration as a special advisor to Energy Secretary and former Texas governor Rick Perry. All five men will run as Republicans, and some similar threads run through not only their motivation to serve, but also their priorities when they are elected. According to Luttrell, currently, after earning his executive certificate in professional leadership development from the Harvard Business School, he serves as an adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University. Framing himself as an insurgent willing to play hardball with Republican House leadership, Collins pledged Saturday to formalize his alliance with Greene and other like-minded members by forming an America first, patriot squad, a reference to the four-member squad of progressive Democrats that includes U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. We work well in large teams and small teams. One of the districts longtime residents, Lt. Gov. The book was later turned into a Hollywood movie starring Mark Wahlberg. That $5,000 check has since become a sticking point in Luttrell's bid to replace retiring GOP Rep. Kevin Brady in a crowded primary in Texas' 8th District. Luttrell is running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Kevin Brady, who announced last April his retirement, after more than two decades serving in Congress. I worked at the DOE with Secretary (Rick) Perry and the Trump Administration for almost two years and I know first-hand what China, what Russia, what nefarious actors will do to scuttle our country," said Luttrell. The Department of Defense has lost its way, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Milley, should resign or be fired immediately. All that our country was founded on are being quite directly assaulted. The Missing: What happened to LaDawn Copeland? I wanted to shine a light on two friends/teammates of mine who are running for Congress in Texas. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. Luttrell also served in the Trump administration as a political appointee in the Department of Energy, serving as a senior adviser to former Energy Secretary Rick Perry. Rick Perry, former United States secretary of energy and Texas governor, is introduced by Marcus Luttrell during a campaign rally for Marcus brother Morgan on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. Luttrell has deep roots in CD-08. The 11-candidate Republican primary to succeed retiring congressman Kevin Brady has divided conservatives in Houston and Washington, with the vast majority of local officials, donors and deep-pocketed outside groups lining up behind either Collins or Morgan Luttrell. GOP splintered in race to fill retiring congressman Kevin Bradys seat. NAVY SEALS TORCH BIDEN ADMIN: WHERE IS THE MANDATE FOR SAVING AMERICANS IN AFGHANISTAN? Prior to CI, Anna served as editor-in-chief of Cedars, interned with the National Journalism Center in Washington, D.C., and spent time writing for the Springfield News-Sun and Xenia Daily Gazette. The life of Navy SEAL veteran Morgan Luttrell has taken many turns most recently starting an eco-friendly campaign signage company. Morgan Luttrell, a congressional candidate, speaks during his campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. Christian Collins, second from left, stands with U.S. Reps. Madison Cawthorn and Marjorie Taylor Greene during a rally Saturday at Grace Woodlands church. He raised more than $2 million and had nearly $757,000 in cash on hand as of Feb. 9. Breaking News, Thoughtful Commentary, and Hard-hitting Political Analysis. Even with the pro-Luttrell TV ad, Collins has benefited from most of the outside spending in the race, including more than a half-million dollars apiece by a super PAC affiliated with the House Freedom Caucus and a super PAC funded entirely by Robert Marling, a banking executive from The Woodlands. Alex Brueswitz speaks during a campaign rally for Christian Collins on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. Brooke Singman is a Fox News Digital politics reporter. No, you didnt., Cawthorn, speaking at Collins rally Saturday, said it was after watching the debate that he decided to endorse Collins over Luttrell resolving that the latter embraced a laissez-faire, hands-off approach to governing in Washington, D.C.. "Finish the wall. Join our brand new verified AMN Telegram channel and get important news uncensored! But Collins, a conservative activist and political operative who previously worked for Brady and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, insists that Luttrells rhetoric is undermined by his support from a super PAC with close ties to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. HOUSTON - Among Houston-area conservatives, past service with the elite Navy SEALS has proven a potent leadership credential. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Luttrell announced his campaign live on the show of Houston radio host Michael Berry. Luttrell served nine tours of duty as a Navy SEAL and survived a fall from a helicopter. We can't allow the conservative values we're teaching our children to be threatened by Washington, D.C. As your congressman, I will bring bold leadership and always put America first. Did you? He is running for Arizonas first congressional district. U.S. Congressional Candidate, (R-TX) and retired Navy SEAL Morgan Luttrell joins Fox and Friends to discuss his upcoming campaign. She began covering the communities of Conroe and Montgomery as well in 2020. Neither of them are your typical politicians and they don't have pockets full of money to jumpstart their campaign. Morgan Luttrell, Navy SEAL & Twin Brother Of Marcus Luttrell, Files To Run For Congress Here In Texas He fought in a war for his country, Luttrell said, before turning to Collins. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. Rick Perry, former United States secretary of energy and Texas governor, introduces Morgan Luttrell, a congressional candidate, during his campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. The four remaining candidates had not reported any fundraising. Period, Luttrell told Berry. What he did in the Air Force directly correlated to what I was doing on the ground as a Navy SEAL. The Texas Republican primary election is in March, and Luttrell, along with GOP primary opponent Christian Collins, who was a political staffer for Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, appear to be leading in a crowded GOP field. . He has also reported on local politics for both papers. We get put through so many challenges and the teams to overcome stress and to be able to work through stress, he said. Pro-Life, pro-Police, pro-energy independence, Luttrell is also a strong advocate of completing the unfinished border wall. The winner will face the lone Democrat to file for the seat, former San Jacinto County Democratic Party chair Laura Jones. A man listens during a campaign rally for Christian Collins on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. If you inject Critical Race Theory, political ugliness, and bureaucracies just for an agenda in any given administration, youre wrong altogether.. Morgan Luttrell, who served 14 years in the military and retired from the Navy in 2014, has filed to run for Rep. Kevin Brady's open seat in 2022. We work well if we have to, as an individual, and we're innovative creative thinkers," Luttrell told Breitbart News. Guy and Lesha Daniel pray during the Texas First Rally, a campaign rally for Morgan Luttrell, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. FOX 26 Houston Republican Morgan Luttrell has won the election for U.S. House Representative for Texas's 8th congressional district against his opponent Democrat Laura Jones. TOP OUTSIDE GROUP BACKING HOUSE REPUBLICANS MAKES FIRST EVER ENDORSEMENTS. The question for this district, Congressional District 8, is not whether we will elect a Republican, because we will. The third top-raising candidate in the race at the time, Navy JAG veteran and attorney Jonathan Hullihan, accused Collins of writing a thesis paper supporting amnesty while he and Luttrell were at war. Abbott attacks diversity hiring, Biden launches all-out defense of the programs, Texas Senate's teacher raise plan boosts small wealthy districts, Texas House votes to block vouchers, in clash with Abbott, Senate, Texas Democrats are ready for a school funding battle today, Texas teachers wary of GOP lawmaker plans to lift up schools, Survivors of child sexual abuse rally at Texas Capitol. Another super PAC called Drain the DC Swamp, largely funded by a Colorado-based GOP megadonor who has also supported far-right Republicans such as Greene and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, dropped $75,000 on direct mail and texting to support Collins. Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Morgan Luttrell speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton Anatole on July 10, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. Retired Navy SEAL, former Trump administration official, and Republican Texas congressional candidate Morgan Luttrell landed support from a key super PAC backing GOP candidates with a six-figure ad buy in the state highlighting his life of service and how he will "fight to protect" Texas values, Fox News has learned. Military Career. I'm Morgan Luttrell. Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. They took a blood oath to protect America, the 30-second ad begins. They are old fashioned, hard working, Veterans starting from the . The twin brother of "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell, Morgan views his military experience as an invaluable asset. Mike Lindell, founder of My Pillow, and U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn speak during a campaign rally for Christian Collins on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. or redistributed. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough listens during the Texas First Rally, a campaign rally for Morgan Luttrell, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Honor Cafe in Conroe. As your Congressman, I will bring bold leadership and always put America first., Reagan is a journalist and educator from East Texas. (Video Screenshot). Six U.S. Navy SEAL veterans are running as Republicans for seats in Congress in 2022 and theyve formed a political action committee, the SEAL PAC, to support their runs. Luttrell also sideswiped Collins at the debate for bashing Kinzinger, whose outspoken criticism of Trump has alienated him from the party. The race for Texas 8th Congressional District just got its first serious candidate with the announcement that Morgan Luttrell, retired Navy SEAL and brother of Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, is running to replace retiring Congressman Kevin Brady. Several of Luttrells priorities include protecting the Second Amendment, finishing the wall and securing the border, and stopping alleged liberal indoctrination in classrooms, according to his website. - Task force calls for 'significant increase' in Texas teacher pay to address shortages, - Fired Uvalde ISD police chief Pete Arredondo wins dispute over less-than-honorable discharge, - Gov. Luttrell, a retired Navy SEAL, emerged from a crowded primary to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Kevin Brady. We need a fighter in Congress who will stand up for our values, fight inflation, back the blue, and secure our border. "We are having cartel come across. Its scary, the direction were headed. The seat, though heavily reconfigured during last years redistricting process, is expected to easily remain under Republican control. Zinke, Duke, Van Orden, Crane and Luttrell have previously joined together for interviews on Fox News and NewsMax. TX-8 stretches from the northern outskirts of metro Houston across nine. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I wanted to shine a light on two friends/teammates of mine who are running for Congress in Texas. Luttrell joined the United States Navy in March 1999. Theres consequences of inadequate training ask the United States Navy about a series of recent collisions., Crane is opposed to the military continuing to participate in a social experiment., Thats obvious when you hear some of our top generals, like General Milley talking about white rage, he said. FOR THE LATEST NEWS UPDATES, DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 NEWS APP. "He announced he was running for Congress, and it just seemed like a no-brainer to support his campaigns and vote for him." Collins' most serious competitor is former Navy SEAL Morgan. TEXAS DEMOCRATS RUN AWAY FROM BIDEN AS LEFT THREATENS CENTRISTS. "The drive, the discipline that we learned going through training with the SEAL teams. When he had that testimony, he should have been ensuring that the Department of Defense was planning the safe extraction of American citizens and our allies from Afghanistan, but he sat up there and tried to lecture elected members of Congress about something that has nothing to do with getting American citizens out of Afghanistan, he added. The discipline, the intestinal fortitude that you have to have. In order to push conservative agendas and do whats right for our country, the Republican party needs to come together, like we are and have been in the past, and fight for whats right., A political campaign video released by the retired Navy veteran said a political battle going on in our country and that Americans need experienced, tough leaders in Washington who will stand up for whats right and always put America first. (RELATED: Texas Rep. Kevin Brady To Retire From Congress), The radical left is waging a culture war on Texans very way of life. Retired U.S. Navy SEALS (front, left to right) Ryan Zinke, Eli Crane, Brady Duke) (back left to right) Derrick Van Orden and Morgan Luttrell in a Fox News interview. Crush the woke mob. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images). ", The radical left is waging a culture war on Texans' very way of life. I dont agree with anything Adam says politically anymore. Exhibit "A" - Representative Dan Crenshaw. Congressional candidate Christian Collins stands on stage with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during his campaign rally Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Grace Woodlands in The Woodlands. A crowded primary field threatened to split the vote enough that it would force Luttrell into a runoff against Collins, but he sailed past the 50% threshold to avoid that and led Collins by around 30 points as of Wednesday morning. Ambassador Nikki Haley campaigned for. "The radical left is waging a culture war on Texans [sic] very way of life. Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Morgan Luttrell speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton Anatole on July 10, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He had the gall to sit in front of acongressional committee and explain that he wants to know about white rage and that its very important, Van Orden said. "Navy SEAL trained for war. Legal Statement. While there's been no public statement, FOX 26 has learned it's a near certainty Luttrell will have the full support of fellow former SEAL Congressman Dan Crenshaw long before the 2022 Republican primary. The race was a clear proxy battle between the hard-right conservatives and allies of leadership and part of a war over which brand of Republicans will control the future of the party.