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Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Faces Backlash for Agreeing with Racist Remark

12 May 2026 3:41 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY On Politics

Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is under fire for agreeing with a radio host's racist comment directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democrats are calling for her resignation, and her spokeswoman warns of electoral consequences.

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