"The texts between Gallego and an unnamed friend of 20 years discussed public perception of the Democratic Party and the party's future. The friend wrote "This is how the world views many [Democrats]," and shared a meme of Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), who often has short purple-dyed hair, which had superimposed text reading, "If erectile dysfunction had a face." Gallego replied, "They aren't wrong!""
"He called the messages "a reflection of what I've been saying the whole time," adding, "I've been very clear about where I think the party needs to be. I do think we have to be an open and bigger tent party. So this is just a reflection of what I think I've said," he said, adding that the party was "not as inclusive as it should be.""
Leaked texts show Rep. Ruben Gallego insulting colleagues' looks and gender presentation and mocking Democratic voters. The messages included a meme of Rep. Rosa DeLauro labeled "If erectile dysfunction had a face" and comments that Democrats "look like the not fun party" and that "Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women." Gallego did not deny the messages and described them as "heartbreaking" and "sad" that his friend shared them. He called the messages "a reflection of what I've been saying" and urged a broader, more inclusive Democratic Party. Gallego has a record of pro-LGBTQ+ support and opposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
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