Troy Nehls brought his experience as a former sheriff and Army veteran to Congress, where he has emerged as one of the most vocal supporters of Donald Trump and critic of federal law enforcement agencies. The Texas Republican gained national attention for his fierce defense of January 6th participants and his confrontational questioning of FBI and Justice Department officials during congressional hearings. Before his 2020 election, Nehls served as Fort Bend County Sheriff for eight years, building a reputation as a tough-on-crime conservative who frequently clashed with local Democratic officials. His background in law enforcement has shaped his congressional focus on border security, backing the blue while simultaneously criticizing what he views as the politicization of federal agencies.