Rep. Clay Higgins resigns amid controversy and racist tweet
- Clay Higgins faced backlash for a racist tweet about Haitian immigrants, leading to his resignation from the police force.
- His political career began as a last-ditch effort to regain fame after failed reality TV aspirations.
- Higgins's relationship with fellow Republican Rep. Mike Johnson is strained, indicating his preference for publicity over legislative duties.
Rep. Clay Higgins, a former police officer from Louisiana, faced controversy due to his racist comments about Haitian immigrants, which he referred to as 'thugs' and 'gangsters' in a now-deleted tweet. His political career began as a last-ditch effort to regain fame after his aspirations for reality TV, including a show titled 'American Justice With Clay Higgins,' fell through. Despite his attempts to maintain a public persona through YouTube videos, he was forced to resign from his police position due to personal misconduct. Higgins's entry into Congress in 2016 was fueled by a narrative of being a victim of political correctness, although the reality was that he was facing termination from his job. His relationship with fellow Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson has been strained, as Higgins did not support Johnson during critical votes for House speaker. This situation highlights the complexities of Higgins's motivations and the challenges he faces in Congress, where he seems to prefer the limelight over legislative responsibilities.