Faced with condemnation over alleged racism, GOP Texas railroad commissioner candidate Bo French doubles down
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, is facing widespread criticism after posting a social media photo of students of color at a University of Texas football game and describing them as "foreigners displacing Americans." Despite accusations of racism from various public figures, French has doubled down on his comments. The controversy comes as he continues his campaign for the state's oil and gas regulatory body.
French posted a photo on social media Sunday describing students of color at a UT football game as "foreigners displacing Americans."
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