Virginia GOP Rep. Faces Calls to Resign After Racist Radio Remark
TL;DR
Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing calls to resign after echoing a radio host’s racially charged jab at House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a segment on Virginia redistricting; Democrats demanded an apology and resignation, which Kiggans has resisted, saying she did not condone the language and that Democrats are trying to derail Virginia’s elections, while noting the Virginia redistricting fight and court ruling.
- Republican Hit With Calls to Resign After Shocking Radio Interview The Daily Beast
- US Democrats urge Jen Kiggans to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark The Guardian
- GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem Jeffries NBC News
- Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries CNN
- Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview Axios
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