A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans
Texas Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French faced backlash after posting xenophobic comments on social media regarding South Asian fans at a University of Texas football game. The article highlights the condemnation from fellow Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing political tensions regarding immigration, diversity, and the rhetoric used by candidates in the current US political climate.
Bo French’s xenophobia should matter to both parties.
Callaghan O'Hare / Reuters September 14, 2026, 5:13 PM ET Share Save On Saturday night, college-football fans in Texas were blessed with a moment of collective ecstasy. Their Longhorns were playing Ohio State, the nation’s No. 1 team, and trailed by 20 points. Then they improbably scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. A frenzy shook the stadium as more than 100,000 people, most in team colors, celebrated the stunning comeback. But Bo French, the Republican nominee for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, was upset by what he saw in the crowd.
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