The remark has since been labeled as “unhinged” by Bobby LaValley, Rapid Response Director for House Speaker Mike Johnson, and described as “completely unhinged” by the White House Rapid Response team.
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Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez has come under fire after making a xenophobic remark towards Elon Musk, suggesting he should “go back to South Africa.” The comment was made during a protest outside the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday, where Velázquez voiced opposition to the department’s policies and initiatives under Musk’s leadership.
The remark quickly drew criticism from conservatives and political figures, with Bobby LaValley, the Rapid Response Director for House Speaker Mike Johnson, calling it “unhinged.” The White House Rapid Response team echoed this sentiment, describing the comments as “completely unhinged.”
Velázquez, who was born in Puerto Rico, later defended her comments, asserting that her opposition was part of a broader fight to protect the nation’s values and reduce government spending.