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US Lawmaker Condemned for Racist Comment on Jeffries

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Coverage is limited to a single source, Al Jazeera English, which provides a Global South perspective, potentially lacking other US domestic viewpoints.

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US Representative Jen Kiggans is facing condemnation for her response to a radio host's racist comment about Hakeem Jeffries, using the term 'cotton-picking hands'. The incident has sparked discussions about racial injustice in US politics.

What We Know — Key Points

  • US Representative Jen Kiggans responded 'That's right. Ditto. Yes. Yes to that.' after a radio host criticized Hakeem Jeffries using the term 'cotton-picking hands'.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera highlights the condemnation of the racist comment and connects it to historical racial oppression and contemporary efforts to dilute Black American voting power, framing the incident within a broader context of racial injustice in US politics.

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