Former Texas Representative Will Hurd (R) received jeers from Iowa Republicans at a conference for 2024 presidential candidates when he said that former President Trump is running for the White House “to stay out of prison.”

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During the Iowa GOP’s Lincoln Dinner, former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), who is also a candidate, spoke candidly and stated, “One of the things we need in our elected leaders: To tell the truth, even if it’s not popular.” Hurd continued, “Donald Trump is not seeking the presidency to restore America to its former glory. Donald Trump is not even seeking re-election to represent the voters who supported him in 2016 and 2020. Donald Trump is seeking the presidency in order to avoid going to jail.”

Several X users also reacted to the surfaced video, where the Republican can be seen addressing while getting booed. Though some users supported him.

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One user tweeted, “Unpopular as Will Hurd’s comments may be, he is bringing truth and decency to the Republican Party. There is no denying Trump’s popularity. There is also an overwhelming number of R’s who want a viable party again. Trump doesn’t want to drain the swamp. He wants total control it”

“Wow! Attendees at the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner BOOED Will Hurd off the stage after slandering President Donald J. Trump, walks away in SHAME!👇Iowa is TRUMP COUNTRY!” another tweeted.

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Will Hurd was the only Black Republican in the House during his three terms as a congressman for Texas in the US House. He has been open in his condemnation of Donald Trump during his whole campaign. His presidential campaign, nevertheless, has had trouble obtaining widespread support. Hurd is now expected to fall short of the prerequisites for the first Republican presidential primary debate, which will take place next month. These prerequisites include expressing support for the eventual nominee as well as reaching particular polling and donation benchmarks.