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GOP Rep. Kiggans faces resignation calls over 'racist' remark

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Representative Jen Kiggans is facing calls for her resignation from Democratic lawmakers after a radio interview where she appeared to agree with a host's racially charged remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The host suggested Jeffries should keep his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia." Kiggans has since stated she does not condone the language, but Democrats, including the Congressional Black Caucus PAC chair, maintain she should step down. AI

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GOP Rep. Kiggans faces resignation calls over 'racist' remark

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview

    <p>Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) is facing calls to resign from Democratic colleagues who say she expressed agreement with a radio host's remark that House Minority Leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/hakeem-jeffries-trump-whcd-maximum-warfare" target="_blank">Hakeem Jeff…

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