Texas Representative Brandon Gill Addresses Land Acknowledgment Trend in Speech

<p>Representative Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, spoke at the Republican midterm convention on September 10, 2026, where he addressed the trend of land acknowledgments among Democratic politicians. Gill stated, "I'd like to acknowledge that we stand here today in the great state of Texas and the United States of America is the ancestral homeland of great American patriots, pioneers and explorers who put down roots, fight for freedom all over the globe and bled and died to build the greatest civilization ever known to man," which received a positive response from the audience.</p><p>Following his speech, Gill explained to Fox News Digital that his remarks were intended to counter what he perceives as a Democratic view of the United States. He criticized Democrats for their land acknowledgments, suggesting they imply an apology for the country. He stated, "I think most Americans believe, rightfully so, that we live in the greatest country that's ever existed, and I'm not going to apologize for it…certainly most Americans don't want their elected officials apologizing for it either."</p><p>Additionally, he referenced a recent incident involving a Michigan Democratic Party official who faced criticism for mispronouncing the names of Native American tribes during her land acknowledgment. Gill's comments come in the context of a broader discussion about land acknowledgments, which were also made during the Texas Democratic Party's nominating convention in Corpus Christi.</p>