A Republican candidate's online comments sparked dismay among students. The candidate, running for a state office, made remarks about certain groups being displaced. These comments were followed by racist attacks on social media.
The candidate had posted an image of students celebrating, along with a message expressing surprise and concern. The post was widely shared, and the candidate later defended the comments on a radio show.
Further details about the incident and the candidate's statements are available. The students targeted by the racist attacks found the comments to be disturbing and all too familiar.
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