Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (D).
Case
Laura Loomer used “ghetto” and a gendered slur for Angie Nixon and four other Black women, then defended the wording as describing Nixon’s conduct, race, and ideology. Critics across parties called the remarks racist, sexist, degrading, offensive, or vile.
Role at the time: Speaker, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Statement summary
PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton called on Trump to condemn Loomer's remarks.
“We need the president to condemn these comments... Unfortunately, attacking Black women is nothing new... We have been fighting with racism and misogyny for as long as we have been a democratic republic.”
McClinton directly calls on Trump to condemn Loomer's remarks, an express condemnation.
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
