Orange County Lawmakers Push To Drop John Wayne's Name From Airport

The transcript discusses the controversy over John Wayne's name at a California airport due to his racist remarks in a 1971 interview. Local Democratic leaders are pushing to rename the airport back to Orange County Airport, citing Wayne's beliefs in white supremacy and bigotry towards minorities. President Trump opposed the renaming, calling it 'incredible stupidity.'

What is the historical context of John Wayne's statements mentioned in the text?

What has been the reaction of Orange County residents towards John Wayne's legacy?