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Roland RIPS Hakeem Jeffries, Dems who voted for GOP’s Charlie Kirk resolution

2025-09-21 News & Politics
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Democrats Join GOP in Endorsing Resolution Praising Charlie Kirk

Discover why 95 House Democrats, including party leadership, voted to praise Charlie Kirk, and how critics branded the move a gutless betrayal that legitimized far-right rhetoric.

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  • 95 Democrats, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, voted in favor of a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk.
  • Critics condemned the vote as cowardly, noting it sanitized Kirk’s history of racist and vile commentary.
  • The resolution specifically framed Kirk’s rhetoric as "respectful civil discourse," undermining Democratic opposition on social issues.
  • Thirty-eight Democrats voted against the measure, while four Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members voted present.
  • Panelists assert this move hands Republicans a powerful talking point against Democrats ahead of critical elections.

This discussion analyzes the surprising bipartisan support for honoring Charlie Kirk, whose record includes statements widely considered bigoted. Panelists deeply criticize Democratic leadership for prioritizing perceived political strategy over standing against rhetoric demeaning Black people and women. They argue this ceremonial vote legitimizes extremism and provides opponents cover for future partisan attacks.

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The House passed a GOP-backed resolution praising Charlie Kirk, a figure whose record included racist and abhorrent rhetoric. Shockingly, some Democrats — including party leader Hakeem Jeffries — joined Republicans in supporting it. Panelists blasted the move as gutless and a betrayal, noting the resolution sanitized Kirk’s record by framing his words as “respectful discourse.” By legitimizing rhetoric that demeaned Black people and women, Democrats not only weakened their stance but also handed Republicans a powerful talking point. 🔥 House Democrats joined Republicans in praising Charlie Kirk with a resolution 🔥 Roland slams Hakeem Jeffries and others for legitimizing abhorrent rhetoric 🔥 The resolution whitewashed Kirk’s record, calling it “respectful discourse” 🔥 Critics say the vote was gutless, a betrayal, and legitimizes white supremacy #Democrats #CharlieKirk #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #Betrayal #Whitewash Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@1234IZM 2025-09-21

I AM SO TIRED OF WEAK DEMOCRATS

891 56 replies
@BerdieTate 2025-09-21

These Democrats playing in our faces.

413 23 replies
@SealverSneaker1919 2025-09-21

Jeffries is part of the problem he needs to go

379 10 replies
@gwenwalker30 2025-09-22

Why is it that only young women have courage to stand up for democracy.

313 18 replies
@xxmoniquexx1966 2025-09-21

I can't with Hakeem..he got to go

285 4 replies
@JoyMitchell-w1o 2025-09-21

This is a prime example of voting against your own constituents and their wishes ! 😮

275 2 replies
@karolyn3102 2025-09-21

These people in Congress have gone completely insane! 😯 Why is this garbage even happening? Charlie smirk was just Evil 👿

148 8 replies
@Sistasoulja-825 2025-09-21

All those yes voters, and present voters need to be voted out. PERIOD!!!

124 1 replies
@jazmoe8241 2025-09-22

I knew Hakeem did not have enough BALLS to lead our party.

79 3 replies
@cartierwhispers1 2025-09-24

This right here is one of the reasons I don’t even open emails and texts from the Democratic Party anymore. GROW SOME BALLS DEMS!! 🤬🤬🤬

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