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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. LANCE GOODEN'S XENOPHOBIC COMMENTS

February 23, 2023

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to recent comments by Rep. Lance Gooden. 

Dr. Judy Chu is a hardworking, patriotic American public servant who is an important part of the gorgeous mosaic of our diverse country. Lance Gooden’s slanderous accusation of disloyalty against Rep. Chu is dangerous, unconscionable and xenophobic. Congressman Gooden appears to sympathize with violent insurrectionists and spreads big lies to the American people, having voted not to certify the election of President Joe Biden. Look in the mirror, Lance. You have zero credibility.

Extreme MAGA Republicans in the House are focused on peddling baseless conspiracy theories, gutting Social Security and undermining democracy at every turn. Each day brings a new example proving that these extremists have no interest in solving problems for everyday Americans.