Jen Kiggans fends off calls to resign over radio interview
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on Tuesday night dismissed Democrats’ calls for her resignation after she appeared on a radio show, seeming to agree with the host’s racist comment about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
TL;DR
- Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) is being called to resign after appearing to agree with a racist comment made by a radio host about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
- During the radio interview, host Rich Herrera made a comment about Jeffries, and Kiggans responded with "That’s right, ditto."
- Democrats, including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Congressional Black Caucus chair Rep. Greg Meeks, have called for Kiggans' resignation.
- Kiggans has denied condoning the host's language, stating she was agreeing that Jeffries should "stay out of Virginia."
- The incident occurs amidst a dispute over redistricting efforts in Virginia, with the Supreme Court of Virginia ruling against Democrats' process for placing a measure on the ballot.