A contentious debate unfolded in the House as Republican Representative Clay Higgins faced severe backlash for a series of racist social media posts targeting Haitian immigrants, which he referred to as 'thugs' and 'gangsters' from the 'nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere.' His inflammatory remarks have prompted calls for censure from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers. Despite deleting the post after being confronted on the House floor, the controversy has only intensified, spotlighting ongoing racial tensions and the problematic behavior of some congressional representatives.