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RandySF

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Sat Nov 10, 2018, 11:06 PM Nov 2018

Audio recording reveals that Steve King Referred to Mexicans as 'Dirt'

The Weekly Standard posted audio of Rep. Steve King (R-IA) using derogatory language to apparently refer to Mexican immigrants at a campaign event after King and his campaign denied the comments were made.

On the audio, King says that if he wants to grow spicy jalapenos, he’ll have to import dirt from Mexico. When King laughs at his comment, an attendee interjects, saying the dirt from Mexico is already “on the way.” King agrees, saying, “there’s plenty of dirt” coming from Mexico, the West Coast and other places, too. “This is the most dirt we’ve ever seen.”



https://politicalwire.com/2018/11/10/steve-king-referred-to-mexicans-as-dirt/

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