Texas GOP candidate stands by xenophobic comments following backlash

Bo French, a Texas Republican candidate for the state railroad commission, has reaffirmed his viral social media comments regarding Asian American students at the University of Texas. Despite facing significant backlash for the remarks, which have been described as xenophobic, French continues to stand by his original statements. The controversy centers on the candidate's public posts and his refusal to retract the claims following the widespread criticism from various groups and the general public.