Texas Republican and Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French called for the denaturalization and deportation of Democrats who failed to rise during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. French wrote on social media, “Trump asked for Congress to ‘stand if you agree that your job is to protect Americans and not illegal aliens.’ None stood. I say we denaturalize and deport every single one of them who didn’t stand.”
Trump asked for Congress to “stand if you agree that your job is to protect Americans and not illegal aliens.” None stood. I say we Denaturalize and deport every single one of them who didn’t stand.
— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) February 25, 2026
The comments came as Trump, delivering his first State of the Union of his second term, pressed members of Congress to affirm his assertion that protecting American citizens must take priority over illegal immigrants. Speaking to the chamber, Trump invited lawmakers to rise if they supported the principle, saying, “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens – Isn’t that a shame? You should be ashamed of yourself not standing up. You should be ashamed of yourself.” He called on Congress to end sanctuary cities, impose penalties on officials who block deportations of criminal aliens, and pass the Save America Act, which would require voter ID and proof of citizenship for elections.
WOW
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) February 25, 2026
President Trump invites Congress to stand if they agree that the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.
Republicans give him a standing ovation, and Democrats stay seated.
"You should be ashamed of yourself." pic.twitter.com/h1ZrHs3LSZ
Trump repeatedly highlighted the lack of response from Democrats, noting that few members rose in support and framing the moment as an illustration of broader legislative failures. Republicans in the chamber cheered his remarks, chanting “USA,” while Democrats remained seated.
French’s social media posts following the address reflected his long-standing hardline immigration positions and criticism of Democrats. In a separate message, he wrote, “Each year at the SOTU address I am reminded that Democrats really are the most disgusting people in America,” framing the failure to stand as emblematic of what he views as the party’s disregard for American citizens.
Each year at the SOTU address I am reminded that democrats really are the most disgusting people in America.
— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) February 25, 2026
French, a former chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party, has previously characterized post-1965 immigration policies as detrimental to national security and cultural cohesion, contrasting them with restrictive immigration periods in U.S. history that he says produced prosperity and safety. French’s statements have cited the Constitution’s promise to secure blessings for “ourselves and our posterity,” arguing that immigration policy should prioritize citizens and their descendants.
In the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution it says who it was written for.
— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) February 22, 2026
"to ourselves and our posterity"
In other words, it was for the founding Americans and their descendants. When did we get off track and believe that anyone from anywhere in the third world can come here?
The Texas Railroad Commission seat French is contesting will be determined in the March 3, 2026, Republican primary. While the commission’s responsibilities focus on oil and gas regulation, pipeline safety, and energy production, candidates frequently use campaigns to highlight broader political positions, as French has done with his commentary on immigration and Democratic lawmakers.
French’s remarks underscore the continued polarization in Congress and the Republican Party as Trump’s administration advances policies on immigration enforcement, voter ID laws, and sanctuary jurisdictions. His calls for denaturalization and deportation of sitting members of Congress illustrate an extreme interpretation of partisan opposition, drawing attention amid the ongoing election cycle and national debates over immigration and citizenship policies.
