Conservative magazine posts recording of King using derogatory language against immigrants

[DonViejo]

BY JOHN BOWDEN - 11/10/18 08:47 PM EST

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

In the audio, the Iowa congressman can be heard joking with a constituent about importing "dirt" from Mexico, which appears to be a derogatory reference to immigrants coming from Mexico and other Central American countries through the U.S.'s southern border.

"I guess I'm going to have to go get some dirt from Mexico to grow the next batch [of jalapeño peppers,]" King says in the audio, while apparently referring to peppers he had grown in his home garden.

"Trust me, it's on its way," a female supporter responds, laughing.

"Well, yeah, there's plenty of dirt. And it's coming from the west coast, too," King joked. "And a lot of other places, besides. This is the most dirt we've ever seen."

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/416091-conservative-magazine-posts-recording-of-king-using-derogatory-language

[Vogon_Glory]

1. Thanks For Sharing, Steve

Your little bon mots should be of great help in getting more of the red out Of some border state districts, unless the Iowa Republican Party does some long-overdue house-cleaning during the next primary season.

[exboyfil]

2. Of course The Weekly Standard held off releasing the recording

until after the election.