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Steve Bannon Elevates Bo French as a Flagship GOP Candidate in Texas
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Bannon Positions French as the Party’s Future
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has begun campaigning for Bo French, a Texas politician running for the state Railroad Commission.
Context of French’s Controversial Statements
The post framed legal immigration by non-white people as a core issue, echoing the “Great Replacement” narrative that Bannon has long promoted. Earlier, French posted a poll on X asking whether Jews or Muslims posed a “bigger threat to America,” further inflaming controversy.
Official Statements & Responses
Bannon told CBS’s Ted Koppel that senior Republican officials believe the party is already positioned to move beyond former President Donald Trump, using French’s backlash as evidence of internal tension. At the Texas Young Republicans convention, Bannon described himself as the “least controversial speaker” among a crowd that included author Stephen Wolfe and former ICE chief of staff Jason Killmeyer, both noted for hard-line immigration positions. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) publicly demanded that French resign from his role as head of the Tarrant County GOP; French declined the request.
Criticism from Republican Leaders
Patrick’s demand highlighted a split within Texas GOP leadership, with established figures warning that French’s rhetoric threatens the party’s broader appeal. The call for resignation underscores concerns among senior Republicans that French’s overtly racial messaging could alienate voters ahead of upcoming elections.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The most important race in this nation is Bo French and the Railroad Commission head because of what Bo French stands for,” — Steve Bannon
