Who is Alexander Duncan? Why Republican Leader Trending

TEXAS: A Republican leader, Alexander Duncan, has stirred controversy after his remarks against a Hindu god. Duncan called a “false god.”

In a post on X, Duncan wrote:
“Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu God to be here in Texas? We are a CHRISTIAN nation!”

His statement quickly went viral and drew sharp criticism from netizens.

Reaction from Hindu American Foundation (HAF)

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) strongly condemned Duncan’s comments. In a post, the group said:
“Hello, TexasGOP, will you be disciplining your senate candidate from your party who openly contravenes your own guidelines against discrimination—displaying some pretty sordid anti-Hindu hate — not to mention disrespect for the 1st Amendment’s Establishment Clause.”

HAF described Duncan’s remarks as “anti-Hindu and inflammatory” and urged the Republican Party to take action against him.

Who is Alexander Duncan?

Duncan is a Republican candidate for the US Senate from Texas. He previously served as a police officer for 13 years, including in California. According to a police-owned media outlet, Duncan claimed that during his service he saw the results of what he called “misguided and dangerous” policies that put politics before people.

“I saw what happens when leaders put politics before people,” Duncan said in the interview.

Duncan’s Response

In reply to the backlash, Duncan quoted Bible verses to defend his statement. He wrote:
“I’m just calling it what it is, an IDOL. You must not have any other god but me. You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea.” Exodus 20:3-4
“They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.” Romans 1:25