A Texas state House candidate has issued an apology for past social media posts containing "crude and immature jokes," reversing an earlier dismissive response. The candidate acknowledged the posts reflected a different perspective from his current views, attributing them to his upbringing in a specific environment. The apology comes amid growing scrutiny over the content, which has drawn criticism despite the candidate’s insistence that it no longer represents his stance. The statement marks a shift in tone as he seeks to address concerns raised by the controversial remarks.
Texas state House candidate Jorge Borrego issued an apology Wednesday for past posts that featured “crude and immature jokes” after laughing the posts off earlier this week. “In no ways do those past posts represent my current sentiments and feelings,” Borrego wrote. He added that the posts stemmed from his childhood “in an environment where...
