Texas GOP Rejects Resolution Against Associating with Antisemites, Pro-Nazi Sympathizers

The decision sparks controversy within the party, with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan criticizing it as a sign of 'moral, political rot'.

Texas Republicans have rejected a resolution that would bar members from associating with anyone known to espouse or tolerate antisemitism, pro-Nazi sympathies or Holocaust denial.
The resolution was voted down by leaders of the Republican Party of Texas, with some arguing that the terms 'tolerate' and 'antisemitism' were too vague.
The controversy began when it was revealed that Jonathan Stickland, a former state representative and current leader of the Defend Texas Liberty PAC, held a meeting with Nick Fuentes, a known Holocaust denier and Hitler apologist.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has criticized the decision, stating that it is a sign of the 'moral, political rot' within the party.
Despite the controversy, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for Phelan's resignation, while other leaders have chosen to debate the semantics of the resolution rather than address the issue directly.