Rep. Beatty’s Statement on Rep. Clay Higgins’ X Post on Haitians

WASHINGTON, DC- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty issued the following statement:

"Enough is enough! Racism has no place in our government, let alone from the platform of those elected to serve ALL people. To target our Haitian brothers and sisters with hateful rhetoric is a direct attack on the values we stand for-freedom, diversity, and equality.

We won't stay silent while a member of Congress weaponizes their official platform to spread bigotry. Hate speech is not leadership-it's cowardice. We demand accountability and respect for all communities. It's time to rise above bigotry and unite against those who seek to divide us.

I call on Speaker Johnson and the people of Louisiana to hold Rep. Higgins accountable. I call on all Americans to speak up against this behavior now and in November and affirm that vile speech against other people does not represent who we are as a country."

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