'Unacceptable' and 'appalling' is how White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the crude and disparaging racist remarks that surfaced this week in a recording of three city council members in Los Angeles.
Nury Martinez attends Women's March Action: March 4 Reproductive Rights at Pershing Square on October 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Nury Martinez attends Women's March Action: March 4 Reproductive Rights at Pershing Square on October 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
The White House used the occasion to excoriate Republicans for their treatment of incidents of racism within their own party. "Here's the difference between Democrats and Republicans: When a Democrat says something racist or antisemitic ... we hold Democrats accountable," said Jean-Pierre."When a MAGA Republican says something racist and or antisemitic, they are embraced by cheering crowds and become celebrated and sought after."
Councilman Mike Bonin — whose son was the subject of the derogatory remarks — gave an emotional statement on Tuesday."I take a lot of hits, but my son?" said Bonin. He called his fellow council members' comments unforgivable.
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