Michigan Republican lawmaker punished for 'blatantly racist' post

A Michigan GOP lawmaker lost his committee assignment and staff on Monday after he posted "racist ideology" on one of his social media accounts, NBC News reported.

Rep. Josh Schriver faced backlash last week when shared a post on X that showed a map of the world with Black figures outnumbering white figures and the phrase, “The great replacement!”

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In response, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D) said he would not allow the House to be a forum for “racist, hateful and bigoted speech" and removed Schriver from a committee and directed the House Business Office to oversee his staff members.

“Representative Schriver has a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric that jeopardizes the safety of Michigan residents and contributes to a hostile and uncomfortable environment for others,” Tate said.

Speaking to the Detroit News, Tate said he's "opposed to racists, race baiters and victim politics."