Black Republican congressman calls for total abolition of DEI
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Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas is calling for a complete and permanent dismantling of the ideology of diversity, equity and inclusion, stating that he wants to be judged solely on his “character,” “competence” and “results.”
The Army veteran said in a speech: “DEI must be permanently eliminated. I never want to be chosen, promoted or rewarded because of my appearance. I want to earn every opportunity based on merit, through hard work, courage, discipline and determination.” to post In X.
“Equality means equal standards, not designed outcomes. The dignity of success comes from effort, not authority. Judge me by my character, my competence and my results. Anything less is an insult to everyone trying to do their best,” he added.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, prepares to speak at the Fiserv Forum on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Monday, July 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk wholeheartedly endorsed the lawmaker’s comments.
“And that’s what an honorable person should be!” Musk wrote While sharing Hunt’s post on X.
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Hunt has previously expressed his disdain for DEI.
“DEI should be DOA,” he wrote in May 2025. to post About X. “America is built on merit, courage, determination, and hard work—not skin color, quotas, or political games. The promise of this nation is simple: We rise not by the color of our skin, but by the strength of our character. I’ve lived by that truth, and it drives the left absolutely crazy.”
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The lawmaker, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023, is running for the U.S. Senate and challenging incumbent Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is up for re-election this year. Lone Star State Attorney General Ken Paxton also aims to unseat Cornyn in the Republican U.S. Senate primary.
