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Texas GOP candidate stands by xenophobic comments following backlash

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Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French has reaffirmed controversial social media comments regarding Asian American students at the University of Texas. Despite facing widespread criticism and allegations of xenophobia, the Republican candidate continues to stand by his viral post. French’s recent statements double down on his original position following significant public backlash.

Bo French, a Texas Republican running for the state’s railroad commission, reemphasized his viral social media post about Asian American students at the University of Texas.

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