Rep. Higgins Faces Condemnation Over Haiti Remarks

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) faced widespread condemnation from House Democrats and the Congressional Black Caucus after posting a racist and xenophobic message about Haitian immigrants on social media. His post, which included debunked claims about Haitians eating pets and derogatory comments about Haiti, sparked calls for censure and disciplinary action. Despite deleting the post, Higgins refused to apologize and maintained his stance, comparing the criticism to something trivial. Forty House Democrats joined a censure resolution, led by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford (D-NV), which will be taken up after the November election. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats labeled Higgins's rhetoric as vile and dangerous, urging accountability for his actions. The situation has ignited further debates on race, immigration, and the responsibilities of elected officials.