Cori Bush accuses Republican lawmakers of 'white supremacy' in LGBT hearing
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Rep. Cori Bush accused her Republican colleagues of spreading "white supremacy" in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Republican James Comer swiped back at the Democrat.
"Thank you madam chair for convening this important hearing, and let me say to the witnesses, thank you for your testimony. Thank you for staying, and sorry you have to listen to the white supremacy raise its ugly head, you know, throughout this hearing," Bush stated. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
Rep. James Comer, R-KY, immediately took offense at the slight as the ranking member on the committee.
"That – that, madam chair. I mean, my God," Comer said as bush continued speaking.