Texas Republican Called for Public Execution of Democratic Leaders
Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements online
TL;DR
- Texas Republican Bo French, running for the state's railroad commission, has a history of controversial social media posts.
- CNN's KFile investigation found French repeatedly called for public executions of political opponents and Democratic leaders.
- Posts included calls to 'hang' former President Barack Obama and officials over alleged 'Russia hoax' involvement.
- French also posted a call for the public execution of Senator Adam Schiff.
- Other controversial statements include asserting Islam should be banned and calling childless women 'selfish'.
- Some prominent Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn, have stated they would not support French.