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Demands for GOP Rep. Kiggans' resignation grow over racial slur remarks

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Democratic lawmakers are demanding Republican Representative Jen Kiggans resign following her remarks during a radio interview. Kiggans appeared to agree with a host's use of a racial slur when discussing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' involvement in Virginia politics. While Kiggans has stated she did not condone the language and was only agreeing that Jeffries should stay out of Virginia, Democrats argue her response was inappropriate and indicative of a desire to return to discriminatory practices. The controversy arises as Kiggans faces a competitive reelection campaign in her district. AI

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Demands for GOP Rep. Kiggans' resignation grow over racial slur remarks

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

    Democratic calls grow for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/12/jen-kiggans-hakeem-jeffries-cotton-picking-radio" target="_blank">Jen Kiggans</a> (R-Va.) is facing growing calls from Democrats to resign over what they say is her agreement with a radio host's derogatory comments about House Min…

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