Texas state House candidate Jorge Borrego issued an apology on August 26, 2026, for past online posts that included what he described as "crude and immature jokes." This apology came after he initially dismissed the posts earlier in the week. Borrego stated, "In no ways do those past posts represent my current sentiments and feelings." He explained that the posts originated from his childhood experiences in a particular environment.
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Texas House candidate Jorge Borrego apologizes for past online posts
Jorge Borrego, a candidate for the Texas state House, apologized for past online posts that included crude jokes. He clarified that these posts do not reflect his current views and attributed them to his childhood environment.
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