Rep. Wesley Hunt Defends Trump at Iowa Caucus Amid Heckler's Racism Accusations

Hunt, a black GOP representative, counters accusations of racism, asserting that he and Trump are judged by character, not skin color.

Republican Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt defended former President Donald Trump during the Iowa Caucus, where Trump secured a historic victory with 51% of the vote.
Hunt was interrupted by a heckler who accused him of being 'racist' for supporting Trump, particularly on Martin Luther King Day.
Hunt responded to the heckler by stating that both the people of Iowa and Trump judge him by the content of his character, not the color of his skin.
Hunt further defended Trump on Twitter, dismissing the accusation of racism as a 'tired trope'.
Hunt shared a personal anecdote about Trump's interaction with his daughter, portraying Trump as a caring grandfather figure.