U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Condemns Republicans for Blocking Censure of Rep. Clay Higgins for Racist Tweet

U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Calls Out Republicans for Blocking Censure of Rep. Clay Higgins Over Racist Tweet

In a fiery statement, U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett criticized her Republican colleagues for blocking a measure by the Congressional Black Caucus to censure U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., for his racist tweet targeting Haitians. Plaskett lambasted the Republicans, accusing them of turning a blind eye to racism.

Higgins faced backlash for his now-deleted tweet where he referred to Haitians as “gangsters” and called Haiti the “nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere.” In an attempt to backtrack, Higgins claimed his remarks were directed at Haitian gangs, not the entire Haitian population.

Plaskett, a Democrat representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, spoke out against the recent attacks on Haitian immigrants, attributing them to the far-right’s “great replacement theory.” She highlighted the dangerous implications of demonizing marginalized groups and emphasized the need for unity among Black Americans in the face of discrimination.

Regarding the failed motion to censure Higgins, Plaskett pointed out the double standard in Congress, suggesting that a Democrat would have faced harsher consequences for similar behavior. She referenced the censure of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as an example of partisan bias.

Plaskett’s impassioned remarks shed light on the ongoing racial tensions in Congress and the urgent need for accountability and unity in addressing discrimination. The full interview with Plaskett can be viewed for further insight into her perspective on these critical issues.