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Congressman Wesley Hunt defends free speech, rejects accusations of racism

Congressman Wesley Hunt won in a white-majority district by focusing on character.

In a recent interview, Congressman Wesley Hunt addressed the topic of free speech and the perceived divide within the Democratic Party. The discussion centered on the notion that some Democrats may be afraid of supporting free speech, and why they might hold this perspective.

Congressman Hunt began by stating that he believes the left is constantly attempting to divide the country along racial and ideological lines. He highlighted his own journey as a living embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream, being elected as a congressman in a white-majority district which President Trump would have won by a significant margin. Congressman Hunt attributed his victory to being judged based on his character rather than the color of his skin.

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