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Republicans have been united and swift in rebuking one of their own, Iowa Rep. Steve King, over his recent and repeated history of seemingly racist remarks. On Monday, these public reprimands led to action as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) stripped King of his committee assignments, stating, "We will not tolerate this type of language in the Republican Party ... or in the Democrat Party as well." He further explained that King's statements "call into question whether he will treat all Americans equally, without regard for race and ethnicity. ... Let us hope and pray earnestly that this action will lead to greater reflection and ultimately change on his part."

However, thus far, there has been no change on King's part. He defiantly insists that his statements were "completely mischaracterized" and claims that McCarthy was motivated by "a political decision that ignores the truth." Meanwhile, several House Democrats have introduced censure resolutions against King, so more discipline could be coming...
https://patriotpost.us/articles/60552-gop-responds-to-racism-while-dems-ignore-it