Houston Mayor John Whitmire's office says the mayor 'meant no harm' after he commented on a Facebook post calling Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiancé a 'nerd.'
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's office reported the mayor meant no harm when he called Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiancé a ‘nerd’ in a deleted Facebook comment.Judge Hidalgo posted pictures from her bridal shower to her Facebook page on Monday.
"Although people have taken his comment the wrong way, Mary Benton Chief of Communications and Senior Advisor to Mayor Whitmire states he was only making a joke: "Mayor John Whitmire was having a lighthearted moment and meant no harm. He congratulates the happy couple and wishes them well."During a Tuesday press conference, Judge Hidalgo responded to a question regarding the comment.
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