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Cornyn Rejects Bo French Over Racist Asian Student Comments

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Bo French, Republican nominee, posted an X photo labeling celebrating Asian UT Austin students a “problem.”
French’s caption said Texas institutions are “overrun by illegal aliens and foreign nationals.”
Sen. John Cornyn said he will not vote for French, calling the comments embarrassing and racist.
Republican strategists warn the episode could alienate Texas Indian-American voters and hurt down-ballot races.

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Bo French, Republican nominee, posted an X photo labeling celebrating Asian UT Austin students a “problem.”
French’s caption said Texas institutions are “overrun by illegal aliens and foreign nationals.”
Sen. John Cornyn said he will not vote for French, calling the comments embarrassing and racist.
Republican strategists warn the episode could alienate Texas Indian-American voters and hurt down-ballot races.