Ritchie Torres on Racism

One documented statement by Ritchie Torres on Racism.

Public disputes concerning racism, racial stereotypes, discrimination, and alleged unequal treatment based on race.

Recorded statement

Statement dated September 4, 2026.

Role at the time: United States representative

September 4, 2026Condemned

Responding to

Jebreal’s use of “monkey” and “errand boy” to describe Jeffries was racist anti-Black language regardless of her stated intent.

"Calling a Black man a “monkey” is racist. Full stop."

Why we used this label

The statement directly and unequivocally classifies the language as racist.

Torres rejected the qualification attached to Jebreal's wording and criticized the perceived lack of condemnation.