The Joe Rogan Experience #1550 - Wesley Hunt
Oct 15, 2020
Wesley Hunt, a Republican veteran and candidate for Texas's 7th Congressional District, shares his journey from military service to politics. He discusses the importance of service and sacrifice while addressing racial injustices and police-community relations. Hunt advocates for improved police training over defunding and highlights the need for nuanced conversations on reform. He explores the complexities of energy policies in Texas versus California, and emphasizes the role of veterans in bridging national divides and promoting unity in Congress.
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Hunt Family History
- Wesley Hunt's great-great-grandfather was a slave.
- Now, three of his descendants are West Point graduates, demonstrating progress.
Defunding the Police
- Defunding the police disproportionately harms minority communities.
- These communities want better policing, not less policing.
Abu Ghraib and George Floyd
- Wesley Hunt entered the military during the Abu Ghraib scandal.
- This distorted public perception of military personnel, similar to how George Floyd's case impacts police perception.