Wesley Hunt Dismantles Democrat Platform in 60 Seconds [WATCH]

Rep. Wesley Hunt pushed back against renewed comparisons between modern America and the Jim Crow era during remarks highlighted by commentator Brandon Tatum, arguing the country has moved beyond institutional racial segregation and should focus on equality for all Americans.

Tatum introduced Hunt’s remarks during a segment discussing race, politics and the direction of the country.

“Let’s keep it 100,” Tatum said. “Come on, Wesley. Play the clip.”

In the clip, Hunt criticized what he described as repeated efforts by political figures on the left to revive rhetoric comparing current American society to the Jim Crow South.

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“I’m seeing a lot of talk from my colleagues on the left too, as we shift toward this reinvigorated talk about Jim Crow and the path to this country,” Hunt said.

Hunt referenced his own family history while rejecting claims that modern America resembles earlier eras of legalized racial discrimination.

“And as someone who is a direct descendant of a slave, as someone whose great, great grandfather was born on a plantation, I can assure you, slavery is over,” Hunt said.

“Jim Crow is dead,” Hunt added.

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Hunt argued his own life and political career demonstrate the changes that have occurred in the United States over generations.

“When I go anywhere, I don’t see any White Only signs,” Hunt said.

“I don’t I promise you, I am a black man that represent a white majority district in Texas,” Hunt continued.

Hunt described himself as both a conservative Republican and a Christian while emphasizing his belief in equal treatment under the law regardless of religion or race.

“The great, great grandson of a man born on the plantation stands before you today as a proud conservative Republican from Texas,” Hunt said.

“As a believer and follower in Christ and as a believer in what this country can be if we allow equality for not just Muslim Americans, not just Buddhist Americans, but also Christian Americans like yourself,” Hunt added.

Following the clip, Tatum praised Hunt’s comments and argued they reflected a message more Americans should embrace.

“Come on, Wesley,” Tatum said. “Throw the mic down. Take it and break it and throw it down.”

Tatum said Hunt’s remarks required little additional explanation.

“There’s nothing else that needs to be said,” Tatum said.

Tatum also argued that many black Americans should adopt a forward-looking vision instead of remaining focused on historical grievances.

“As a man of faith, as a proud American, every black person in America should have a conceptualization of what Wesley hunt said,” Tatum said.

Tatum criticized individuals who he believes continue focusing primarily on racism and past injustices.

“But instead, these beta, weak, limp wrist weirdos that still want to hold on to the past because they don’t have a vision for their own future, end up like this,” Tatum said.

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