Republican candidate for Texas’s railroad commission has reignited attention over a controversial social media post targeting Asian American students at the University of Texas. The post, which originally circulated widely online, resurfaces amid his campaign, raising fresh questions about his stance on diversity and higher education policies. Critics have scrutinized the message for its implications, while supporters argue it reflects broader concerns about academic standards. The renewed focus comes as the race for the state’s railroad commission intensifies, with the candidate’s remarks drawing both backlash and defense.
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.