I actually went to flight school. West Point graduate, learned how to fly. Okay, these all just happen to be comments from the fearless leader of Turning Point USA in 2005. You see, there was no DEI. We just simply competed with everyone else. People of color do not feel comfortable or welcomed within your party. And nobody gave a damn what I looked like because I got there on merit. You know what I hate? (00:57–01:02)
CLAIM
Asserts that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were not present in his experience, implying merit-based competition.
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