Dr Randeep S Dhillon is one of the lesser-known Republican candidates for the California Governor election primary who wants to make the state affordable. As he released his campaign videos ahead of the primary in June, he got trolled for his English and MAGA on social media distanced themselves from the Republican because of his Indian origin. "Meet Randeep Dhillon, who is running in California’s gubernatorial race. His most recent campaign ad shows him, barely speaking English, while claiming he somehow wants to fix literacy in CA. No this is not satire. Yes, this is very real," one social media post said, sharing Dhillon's recent video where he spoke about literacy.
Dhillon said if he wins, he will recognize children who maintain GPA level 3.87, 3.93, will support the first car purchase after they graduate from school, and will credit $505. There will be a waiver on registration fee for the first year, Dhillon said, unveiling his MACA plan.
"This guy is running on fixing literacy in CA but can't speak English for the ad. This is real," another social media handle said. "It's almost funny but it's seriously concerning. Who's letting these people run for office?" one wrote. "He might not sound fluent, but he’s addressing something most people ignore. That’s what actually counts," one wrote defending Dhillon and urging people to not judge him by how he speaks. Many pointed out how he was openly trying to buy votes promising free cars to 16-year-olds.
Who is Dr Randeep Dhillon?
Indian-origin Randeep Dhillon is an economist, farmer and sociologist who came to the US in 1986. According to his website, he built, owned, worked in and advised many small businesses, farming operations. "After immigrating from Punjab, India, to California in 1986, he built his future through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship. He earned his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in finance and economics in California and developed a practical understanding of how families, farmers, workers, and business owners succeed or struggle in the real economy," his website read.
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