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May 12, 2026
Democrats Demand Resignation of Rep. Jen Kiggans Over Racist Comment
- Rep. Jen Kiggans faced sharp criticism from Democratic leaders after agreeing with a radio host's racist remark about House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Kiggans has not apologized for her comments, suggesting Democrats are using the situation for political gain, while also stating she does not condone the language used.
- The Congressional Black Caucus and other Democratic leaders are demanding Kiggans resign, emphasizing the need for representation that acknowledges the diversity of the community.
8 Sources
- Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interviewMay 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM · Axios
- Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remarkMay 12, 2026 at 2:55 AM · Reuters
- Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about JeffriesMay 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM · CNN
- US Democrats urge Jen Kiggans to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remarkMay 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM · The Guardian
- Top House Democrats slam Jen Kiggans over radio host’s ‘vile and racist language’May 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM · Politico
- GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem JeffriesMay 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM · NBC
- Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About JeffriesMay 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM · NYT
- Jeffries’s office slams Kiggans for agreeing with a conservative host’s 'cotton-picking' remarksMay 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM · The Hill