Hampton Roads Democrats Say Kiggans' Response to Podcast Remarks Reflect 'Failure of Leadership'
Democrats and the NAACP called the exchange racist after Kiggans said she agreed with a host’s remark about Hakeem Jeffries.
- On Monday, Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans faced backlash after agreeing with Richmond-based radio host Rich Herrera, who used a racist slur to describe House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a discussion on congressional maps.
- Herrera told Jeffries to "get your cotton-picking hands off of Virginia," a phrase rooted in U.S. slavery, to which Kiggans replied "Yes to that." The remark triggered swift Democratic condemnation.
- Kiggans later claimed in a statement she did not condone the host's language, arguing she was only agreeing with the sentiment that Jeffries should stay out of Virginia politics.
- House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar labeled the incident "shameful" and "disgraceful" Wednesday, while former Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria called the statement a "dog whistle."
- President Cozy Bailey of the NAACP Virginia State Conference condemned the remarks, stating the host's comment perpetuated a harmful stereotype undermining the community's fabric.
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“GROWING FALL OUT FOR CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS” [13NewsNow]
Kiggans refuses to apologize for agreeing with racist remarks Congresswoman Jen Kiggans continues to face backlash for agreeing with racist remarks during a radio interview. In response to the racist remarks, Kiggans said: “That’s right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that.” Yesterday, local Black elected leaders spoke out and called on Kiggans to apologize for agreeing with the racist remarks. Kiggans has refused to apologize. WATCH: ANCHOR: “Tonight, g…
Democrat lawmakers call for Kiggans resignation following radio interview controversy
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — In the days following her controversial radio interview on WRVA, Rep. Jen Kiggans has faced criticism from members of the Democratic Party, who say she was condoning racist remarks made by the host, something she has denied. During the radio interview, the congresswoman and host Rich Herrera were discussing Democrats' involvement in redistricting efforts [...]
Hampton Roads Democrats say Kiggans' response to podcast remarks reflect 'failure of leadership'
Black Democratic lawmakers in Hampton Roads are demanding an apology from Rep. Jen Kiggans after comments made during a recent podcast interview sparked controversy.
Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Rejects Host’s Slur As Pete Aguilar Pounces On "Ditto" Dust-up - Tampa Free Press
Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is pushing back against Democratic attacks after a radio interview exchange sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill this week. The controversy began when a radio host used the term “cotton-picking” to describe the hands of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), a comment to which Kiggans reportedly replied “ditto.” Rep. […] Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Rejects Host’s Slur As Pete Aguilar Pounces On “Ditto” Du…
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