Morse validates the demographic concern behind French’s post
Brandon MorseSenior editor at RedState writing an analysis article.
Morse acknowledged objections to French’s post but said French-aligned concerns about the speed of Indian immigration and cultural change were correct.
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The appearance of the fans in the image showed that Americans had been displaced by foreigners.
“But what the people who tend to side with French are saying is that this is not at all what's happening, and they're right, too. This isn't natural immigration happening here. It's happening at such a rapid pace that the percentage of Indians arriving in places like North Texas is rising by leaps and bounds, and as it does, the culture shifts dramatically.”
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Was Bo French’s UT Austin post racist?
After the University of Texas football team’s September 12, 2026 comeback win over Ohio State, Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French posted a still image of apparent South Asian fans and called what it showed a “problem.” He later said social media was exposing Americans being displaced by foreigners and accused UT of prioritizing foreigners over Texans. French and several supporters framed the posts as a legitimate criticism of immigration and admissions policy. Republican and Democratic officials, along with other commentators, condemned the use of the fans’ appearance as racist or xenophobic. Governor Greg Abbott rejected French’s interpretation of the image while reaffirming support for restrictive immigration policies.
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Morse acknowledges objections to the post but substantially defends the underlying demographic concern and rejects treating that concern itself as racist.
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Morse described a sharp split among conservatives and said participants were talking past one another.
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He argued that rapid, concentrated immigration can inhibit assimilation and change local culture.
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Why this label?
Although Morse says he understands both sides, his conclusion materially defends the conduct under scrutiny by validating its premise and rejecting the claim that raising the concern is racist.
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