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Rep. Clay Higgins Faces Condemnation Over Racist Tweet Telling Haitians to 'Get Out' by January 20th
Sep 25, 2024, 09:34 PM
Republican Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana is facing widespread condemnation for a tweet in which he described Haitians as 'wild' and Haiti as the 'nastiest country in the western hemisphere.' The tweet, which included derogatory references to Haitian practices such as voodoo, has been labeled as racist and xenophobic by numerous lawmakers, including members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Haiti Caucus. Rep. Byron Donalds confirmed he spoke to Higgins about the tweet, advising him to delete it, which Higgins eventually did after praying about it. Calls for Higgins' censure have been made, with House Speaker Mike Johnson defending Higgins by emphasizing his regret and the deletion of the tweet. Higgins had also stated that Haitians should 'get out' by January 20th. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about racism and xenophobia within the Republican Party.
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