Rep. Clay Higgins Faces Backlash for Racist Tweet on Haitian Migrants

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Rep. Clay Higgins Faces Backlash for Racist Tweet on Haitian Migrants
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10 Highlights

  • Rep. Clay Higgins posted a racist tweet about Haitian migrants.
  • The tweet followed legal actions against Trump, Vance by Haitian group.
    • Higgins described Haiti negatively and urged Haitians to leave the U.S.
    • He deleted the tweet, faced criticism, then stood by his remarks.
    • House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Higgins but faced backlash.
    • Higgins showed indifference to the controversy, citing free speech.
    • The incident spotlights racism issues within the Republican Party.
    • Higgins' previous racist comments were about Black criminal suspects.
    • Haitian Bridge Alliance seeks charges against Trump, Vance for threats.
    • Higgins' history includes resignation as sheriff over racist rhetoric.
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