Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa for receiving an endorsement from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group labeled a foreign terrorist organization by the state. The Republican governor, who is seeking re-election, highlighted the designation during a recent interview with Fox News, framing the endorsement as a potential liability. The controversy underscores tensions between political alliances and state-level security classifications. Critics of CAIR argue its ties to extremist groups, while supporters defend its advocacy for Muslim civil rights.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ripped state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee in the Texas gubernatorial race, for an endorsement she received from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group designated in Texas as a foreign terrorist organization. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the Republican — who is running for...
