In a House floor debate for D.C. statehood, Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) accused his Republican colleagues of «racist» arguments against statehood, which led to an eruption in the chamber.

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Viral Moment: House Erupts After Dem Lawmaker Accuses Republicans of “Racist Trash»