President of the University of Texas at Austin.
Case
Bo French used an image of apparent South Asian UT fans to argue that foreigners were displacing Americans. Critics called the posts racist or xenophobic; French and supporters said they raised a legitimate immigration and admissions dispute.
Role at the time: President of the University of Texas at Austin posting on his own account
Statement summary
The UT Austin president endorsed the system chairman's statement and said all of the university's students are Longhorns.
“Proud to stand with Chairman Eltife. Our students are exceptional. All of them are Longhorns.”
Davis rejects the distinction French's post drew between the pictured fans and other Texans, without naming French or calling the post racist. That is a challenge to the characterization rather than a condemnation.
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
