Democratic Representative Vicente Gonzalez of Texas suggested that the idea that Latinos would support former President Donald Trump would be the same as Jews supporting Adolf Hitler.
“If it weren’t for the racist and divisive elements within the party, there would be a lot of Latinos, but they can’t seem to shake it off. The rhetoric we hear from Republicans is It’s shameful and shameful for people.” And you know, when you see “Latinos supporting Trump,” to me it’s like watching “Jews supporting Hitler.” Yes, do you understand? ” the lawmaker said, according to new republic.
Mr. Gonzalez, who is currently up for re-election, is being replaced by former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores, who represents Texas’ 34th Congressional District, who won a special election in mid-2022 but lost to Mr. Gonzalez in the general election later that year. are facing challenges. .Gonzalez is provided He has been in the House of Representatives since early 2017.
Flores condemned his opponents’ comments, saying, “Vicente Gonzalez’s racist comments are incredibly harmful to our entire Latino community. Even as he continues to spread hate and division. , I’m going to focus on policies that uplift our entire community, like cost savings and secure borders.” , safer communities, and a focus on faith, family and more opportunity in South Texas,” she said. tweeted.
“I’m stating the obvious: Mayra Flores is criticizing President Trump for calling hard-working Mexican immigrants rapists and criminals and saying they are not our friends,” the congressman said. I am defending it,” he said. fox news digital. “She gave her all to Marjorie Taylor Greene and George Santos, not the South Texans.”
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