US Congressman Mocks Republican's Election Loss After Bigotry Remarks

Times of India · politics

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has mocked Republican candidate Bo French following his defeat in the Texas Railroad Commissioner election. Krishnamoorthi stated on X that "Bigotry is a losing strategy" after Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeated French on November 3. French had faced criticism for social media posts targeting South Asian students at the University of Texas at Austin. His remarks questioned the presence of students, suggesting displacement by foreigners, sparking a wider debate on immigration, race, and diversity.