Rep. Brandon Gill Addresses Land Acknowledgment Trend in Speech

<p>Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, spoke at the Republican midterm convention on September 10, 2026, where he addressed the trend of land acknowledgments used by some Democratic politicians. He stated he would not apologize for his views on the United States.</p><p>Gill began his speech by acknowledging Texas as the ancestral homeland of American patriots and explorers, a statement that received a positive response from the audience. He later explained to Fox News Digital that his remarks were a counter to what he perceives as a negative view of the United States promoted by Democrats.</p><p>“You see Democrats all the time wanting to begin their conventions or their gatherings by acknowledging, making some bizarre land acknowledgment that we live on stolen land, and they essentially just want to apologize for our country,” Gill said.</p><p>He emphasized that he believes most Americans view the United States positively and do not want their elected officials to apologize for it. Gill also referenced a recent incident involving a Democratic Party official in Michigan, who faced criticism for her land acknowledgment during a convention.</p><p>Land acknowledgments were also made during the Texas Democratic Party's nominating convention in Corpus Christi.</p>