Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins walks back racist comments about Haitians after backlash

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) speaks during a press conference on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with members of the House Freedom Caucus on July 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

The Republican congressman has been criticized for amplifying false claims about Haitian immigrants. "You never want to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings," he apologized in part on Thursday.

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