Indian-origin judge of Fort Bend County, Texas, recently announced that he will be switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and will run as a Republican in his 2026 re-election bid. But the Republican Party of Texas said they don’t support George’s attempt to rebrand himself as a Republican as George never supported the principles of the party and is only switching the party as he is facing money laundering charges. George made history when he was first elected in 2018 as an Indian-American. “Today, I’m making an all-important announcement that I am officially joining the Republican Party. For the past few years, it has become very clear to me, and also many others, that the Democratic Party has become one of corrupt and radical political ideology and positions that simply do not reflect the values of Fort Bend County families, small businesses and hardworking residents of Fort Bend County,” George said as he announced his decision. “I have always believed in the foundational American principles of faith, family and freedom, And I realize that the Republican Party champions these values,” George said.Judge George is facing an indictment on a misdemeanor offense and has consistently maintained his innocence, calling the charges against him a “political witch hunt.” The Democrats have demanded he resign.In his press conference, George said prosecutors offered to drop the felony charges if he agreed to resign. The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office denied the claim. The Republican Party said in a statement that the charges against KP George are rooted in documented allegations of unethical and possibly criminal behavior. “KP George has never supported our platform, principles or priorities,” party chairman Abraham George said. “While we are not in the business of telling people they cannot become Republicans, we are also not going to stand by while someone tries to hijack our Party’s good name to escape the consequences of their actions,”KP George said he does not expect everyone to embrace him. “I am looking forward to prove it to them. I’m going to be a better Republican than anybody in the coming months,” he said. Born in India’s Kerala, KP George studied in India. He immigrated to the United States in 1993 and started working for a financial firm in New York. Then he settled in Texas, earning certifications in finance and becoming a certified financial planner.
