House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements - NPR

A growing number of Republican members of Congress have posted anti‑Muslim statements and proposed restrictions on immigration from Muslim‑majority countries, with little public pushback from House GOP leadership. The recent incident in which Rep. Jen Kiggans agreed with a radio host's "cotton-picking" comment about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries shows the pattern of inflammatory rhetoric extends beyond anti‑Muslim statements to racially charged attacks on Black lawmakers. Examples like Andy Ogles’ remarks and the Kiggans episode are contributing to polarization over immigration, national identity, race, and religious inclusion.