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Racist Posts from CA Dem Congressional Candidate!

April 1, 2026·15 min·1 clip

A leading Democrat congressional candidate in California is caught using racist and homophobic remarks, but the media buries the story.

This episode of Reform California with Carl DeMaio focuses on alleged racist and homophobic social media posts by a Democratic congressional candidate in California. Host Carl DeMaio, Chairman of Reform California and a state representative, argues the story is being buried by the media due to its potential electoral impact. He connects the controversy to broader claims about Democratic election rigging via Proposition 50. DeMaio states Proposition 50 has gerrymandered districts, putting five Republican-held congressional seats at risk of flipping to Democrats. The candidate in question is Amar Campa-Najjar, a progressive running in California's 48th congressional district, a seat previously held by Republican Darrell Issa. DeMaio criticizes Issa for not seeking re-election and endorses Republican candidate Jim Desmond, a San Diego County supervisor. The episode cites a report from the *California Post* detailing old social media posts where Campa-Najjar allegedly used a racial slur and told a Latino individual he would call ICE. Further allegations include a campaign memo where Campa-Najjar reportedly implied a bisexual opponent, Marnie von Wilpert, would be a weak candidate. DeMaio also claims the candidate violated military regulations by featuring his uniform in campaign ads and posed disrespectfully at a veteran's gravesite. The host references a *Jerusalem Post* article stating Campa-Najjar's grandfather was involved in the 1972 Munich massacre. Campa-Najjar's relationship with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, who is helping fund his campaign, is presented as evidence of privilege and hypocrisy. A surprising claim is that mainstream California media has intentionally ignored this story to protect a Democratic electoral advantage. DeMaio contrasts this with the assertion that similar allegations against a Republican candidate would provoke a national media outcry. The host presents the candidate's defense—that he is being attacked because he is a Mexican Muslim—as inadequate against the weight of the alleged facts. The episode frames the race as a critical opportunity for Republicans to retain a seat in a newly competitive district. The tone is confrontational and politically charged, directly appealing to conservative listeners. The style is a monologue-driven commentary, blending alleged scandal details with electoral strategy and calls to action. This episode would strongly appeal to conservative Californians interested in state politics and critical of Democratic candidates and media bias. Listeners seeking neutral reporting or who support the Democratic candidate would likely find it unpersuasive.

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