By Admin 
Valentina Gomez, the Republican party’s Congressman from Texas, USA, has once again raised controversy. Recently, she shared a video on the social media platform X (East Twitter), in which she is seen burning the religious book of Muslims. In the caption of the video, she wrote that she will eliminate Islam from Texas. Soon after this incident, the video went viral and Gomez faced strong criticism from online users, Muslim organizations and many political leaders.
This is not the first time that Gomez has come into controversies. In May 2024, he entered the stage during the Texas Muslim Capital Day and gave an anti -Islam speech. He had said that Islam has no place in Texas and described himself as the only leader to fear God. Even before this, he has targeted the video, LGBTQ+, literature burning and transgender community. She has been in the discussion about this.
Who is Valentina Gomez?
Valentina Gomez was born on 8 May 1999 in Medeline, Columbia, USA. He started his career as a real estate investor. However, in 2024, Missouri contested the Secretary of State Elections, but lost. She describes herself as a staunch right -wing and has made a mark on social media with controversial content.
Response on social media
The social media user commented on the video that burnt the religious texts of Gomez. One user wrote that this is not politics, but the action of provocation. Gomez said in his defense that you cannot peace with the religion that has already declared war on you.
Impact on American politics
Critics say that the actions of leaders like Gomez endanger religious freedom and weaken social unity. On the other hand, his supporters consider it a part of his US First Agenda and appreciate his impunity. In the 2026 elections, Gomez will be a candidate from Texas’s 31st Congressnal District, but the question is whether the politics of hate will pursue them or American democracy and tolerance will stop it.
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