Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas blamed his primary loss to state Rep. Steve Toth on misinformation about his stock market ventures, according to a statement from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw said voters were told he made millions from insider trading, a claim he called false. He described the election as being influenced by clickbait and memes that distorted the truth.
Crenshaw did not provide specific details about the misinformation or its sources but emphasized the impact of social media in shaping voters’ perceptions.
The primary results showed Toth defeating Crenshaw, with Crenshaw suggesting that false narratives played a role in the outcome.
Crenshaw, a Republican, has served in Congress since 2018 and is known for his military service and conservative positions.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
