Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) took experts by surprise with his initial vote for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) instead of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for the 119th Congress’s speaker of the House. Though many, such as Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), were expected to rebel against the Trump-endorsed leader, Self had not given any indication he would defect.

So, who is Self?