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Georgia Rep. Jack Faces Backlash for Dodging Trump's Skin Tone Question

5/14/2025

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Georgia Rep. Brian Jack found himself in hot water after sidestepping a high school student's question about President Trump's distinctive skin tone during a Capitol interview. When asked why Trump looks "so orange," Jack's vague response of "It's your perspective" sparked laughter on TikTok, but many viewers slammed him for evading the question, labeling it as gaslighting.

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Georgia Rep. Brian Jack found himself in hot water after sidestepping a high school student's question about President Trump's distinctive skin tone during a Capitol interview. When asked why Trump looks "so orange," Jack's vague response of "It's your perspective" sparked laughter on TikTok, but many viewers slammed him for evading the question, labeling it as gaslighting.