Overview

• On June 25, Bo French posted an X poll asking whether Jews or Muslims posed a greater threat to America, drawing hundreds of votes and tens of thousands of views.
• CAIR-Texas and Fort Worth Rabbi Brian Zimmerman condemned the question as antisemitic and Islamophobic hate speech and called for French’s removal and apology.
• French defended the poll in statements to local media, describing Islam as an ideology seeking to conquer America and warning of “Islamic radicals.”
• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick publicly demanded French’s resignation on June 27, escalating political pressure on the Tarrant County GOP chair.
• Later that day French deleted the poll and issued a public apology for its divisive impact but refused to step down, highlighting disputes over leadership standards in the local party.