House Republicans Defend Rep. Clay Higgins Amid Racist Tweet Controversy

Despite backlash, Higgins stands by his comments targeting Haitian immigrants, with top GOP leaders offering support and downplaying the incident.

Rep. Clay Higgins posted a tweet attacking Haitian immigrants, which he later deleted but continued to defend.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise supported Higgins, calling him a principled man and downplaying the controversy.
Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, condemned Higgins' remarks as vile and racist, calling for his censure.
Higgins' tweet referenced unfounded claims made by Trump and VP candidate JD Vance about Haitian immigrants in Ohio.
The controversy highlights the ongoing racial and xenophobic rhetoric within the Trump-aligned faction of the Republican Party.