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Brandon Gill digs in on land acknowledgement in viral Dallas convention speech
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Key Points:
- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, opened his speech at the Republican midterm convention with a patriotic land acknowledgment, praising American patriots and pioneers rather than recognizing Native American tribes.
- Gill stated his remarks were a response to Democratic politicians who often begin speeches by acknowledging the land as stolen and apologizing for the country’s history.
- The Republican crowd responded enthusiastically to Gill’s speech, reflecting his stance against what he called Democrats’ apologetic view of the United States.
- Gill emphasized that most Americans are proud of the country and do not want their elected officials apologizing for its history or achievements.
- The article also notes a contrasting incident where a Michigan Democratic official’s land acknowledgment was ridiculed for mispronouncing tribal names, highlighting tensions over the practice.
