Missouri Rep. Hicks, who shunned DEI, says Dems’ ‘free pass’ to minorities is over [Video]

EXCLUSIVE: A Black Republican running for Congress is declaring an end to what he describes as Democrats’ historic “free pass” to minority voters.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Missouri state Rep. Justin Hicks, who became known last year for defiantly declaring he identified “as an American” during a heated debate with Democrats on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), said minority voters are beginning to wake up to the “false promises” fed to them by the opposite party.

Hicks, a candidate for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District, answered “I do” when asked if he had noticed the often talked about shift in support from minority voters toward former President Donald Trump and away from President Biden.

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“The Democrats have had a free pass with a lot of minority groups, but I think a lot of the minority groups are starting to …