Rep. Mondaire Jones doubles down on his claims that opponents to DC statehood are 'racist'
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Rep. Mondaire Jones on Saturday doubled down on his claims that those who oppose D.C. statehood are indeed "racist" for suppressing voting rights for people of color.
D.C. is 46% Black and 46% White, according to 2019 Census estimates. Republicans immediately pounced on Jones' accusations of "racist trash" and asked for his comments to be struck down from the House record. Jones ultimately agreed to withdraw his words, but he made clear this weekend he stands by the sentiment.More Related News