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Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
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Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries

NY Times · May 12, 2026, 2:37 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.

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The Guardian US Democrats urge Jen Kiggans to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark The Hill Jeffries’s office slams Kiggans for agreeing with a conservative host’s 'cotton-picking' remarks

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