Republican Representative Steve King of Iowa compared his recent work and treatment in Congress to that of the suffering of Jesus Christ at an event. His understanding and comparison came following Easter weekend and months of receiving criticism for racist remarks he made to The New York Times.
"For all that I've been through — and it seems even strange for me to say it — but I am at a certain peace, and it is because of a lot of prayers for me," King said at a town hall in Cherokee, Iowa, as reported by CNN. “And, when I have to step down to the floor of the House of Representatives and look up at those 400-and-some accusers, you know we just passed through Easter and Christ's passion, and I have better insight into what He went through for us partly because of that experience."
King was stripped of his committee assignments after questioning when did “White nationalist, White supremacist” become offensive language, though he maintains his statements were taken out of context.
The congressman has had a long history of racist statements and often when questioned about it, he doubles down on the meaning of his statements. In March 2017, King sent an endorsement of Dutch politician Geert Wilder, who he says “understands culture and demographics are our destiny,” even receiving the backing of former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke.
Just in case you were thinking about moving -> sanity reigns supreme in Iowa's 4th congressional district.#MakeAmericaGreatAgain
https://t.co/RRjTzAzlKw— David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) March 12, 2017
In an interview with Iowa Press, a show on Iowa public television, the congressman announced his plans to run for reelection despite his numerous controversies regarding his racist remarks.
“I have nothing to apologize for,” King said.
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