Republican lawmakers across Texas are condemning comments made by Texas State Rep. Gene Wu (D) following the resurfacing of a December 24, 2024, appearance on the Define America podcast, in which Rep. Wu discussed a political takeover by Minority communities.
Rep. Wu stated that minority groups would begin "winning" once they recognized a shared "oppressor" and acted collectively.
"I always tell people that the day the Latino, African American, Asian, and other communities realize that they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning," said Rep. Wu. "Because we are the majority of this country now. We can take over this country and do what is needed for everyone, and make things fair."
Wu continued by arguing that internal divisions within minority communities have slowed political progress, saying, "But the problem is, our communities are divided. They're completely divided."
The remarks have sparked swift backlash from Republican officials, who argue that Wu's comments promote racial division and hostility toward white Americans.
Rep. Chip Roy (R) responded on the social media platform X, accusing Wu of embracing racism and calling for political consequences.
"Unlike many Democrats, he admits his racism against white people and calls to 'take over this country," wrote Roy. "He should resign, or the TX House should strip him of any power."
Rep. Gene Wu (D) goes mask off:
"Non-whites share the same oppressor and we are the majority now. We can take over this country." pic.twitter.com/CrxsPqlkLI
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 8, 2026
Roy then went on to promote one of his Proposed Legislations, saying, "Another reason to pass my PAUSE Act. Stop importing people who hate you."
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) also weighed in, framing Wu's remarks as emblematic of the Democratic Party more broadly.
"The Democrat party is built on bigotry," Cruz wrote on X.
The Democrat party is built on bigotry. https://t.co/cptXXLxosM
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 8, 2026
Rep. Brandon Gill (R) echoed those sentiments, criticizing what he described as racial hostility being normalized by the political left.
"Leftists celebrate flagrant anti-white hatred. Absolutely repulsive," posted Gill.
These comments have reignited debate over race-based political rhetoric, and come amid heightened national discussion over immigration policy and voting demographics.
Wu has yet to respond publicly to the criticisms of the publication.
