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Rep. Kiggans Faces Calls to Resign Over Radio Remarks

Did Kiggans endorse racist language against Jeffries or was her comment taken out of context by Democrats?

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Rep. Kiggans Faces Calls to Resign Over Radio Remarks

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Above: Jen Kiggans speaks at the Virginians for Fair Maps rally in Bridgewater on April 11, 2026. Image credit: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Kiggans endorsed vile, racist language from a far-right radio host telling Hakeem Jeffries to "get your cotton-picking hands off Virginia" — and then doubled down instead of apologizing. Representing a large African American community in Virginia while applauding attacks on Black political representation is a stunning failure of leadership. Kiggans should resign.

Congressional Black Caucus on X Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Elaine Luria on X

Republican narrative

Kiggans made clear she was agreeing that Jeffries should stay out of Virginia's redistricting fight — not endorsing any language. Virginia Democrats are manufacturing outrage to distract from the state Supreme Court striking down their unconstitutional gerrymander. The real threat to democracy is a party trying to force out an entire court because it ruled against them.

Jennifer Kiggans on X Newsmax