A Florida councilman is going through potential elimination from workplace after making controversial remarks concentrating on Indian immigrants and a Black lawmaker, prompting his colleagues to formally request that Governor Ron DeSantis intervene.
Chandler Langevin, a conservative member of the Palm Bay Metropolis Council, sparked outrage with statements dismissive of Indian immigrants. He advised reporters,
“Indians do not assimilate. They’re right here to empty our pockets and get again to India wealthy… or worse… to remain.”
Langevin additional argued that the U.S. immigration system favours Indian immigrants on the expense of People:
“The immigration system works extra time in opposition to People and Indian immigrants are on the forefront of its abuse to complement Indians on the expense of People.”
When pressed about his feedback, Langevin stated,
“I stand by my feedback. Palm Bay won’t change into Dallas or Dearborn.”
Council takes motion
The Palm Bay Metropolis Council voted 4-1 to formally request Governor DeSantis take away Langevin from workplace. The lone dissenting vote got here from Langevin himself, who defended his statements.
A Democratic council member criticised Langevin, saying,
“You brag a few proud Accomplice heritage… white supremacy misplaced too. Whenever you cling to that heritage, you are not displaying power, you are displaying loyalty to failure.”
Controversy expands to different officers
Langevin additionally focused Democrat State Consultant Angie Nixon, who’s Black, calling her “low IQ.” Critics labelled the comment as racist. Langevin defended himself, insisting:
“I didn’t name Angie Nixon low IQ as a result of she’s black. I known as her low IQ as a result of she has an absolute room temperature IQ.”
What occurs subsequent?
Whether or not Langevin is faraway from workplace now rests with Governor DeSantis, who has discretion over the council’s request.
The incident has sparked widespread media consideration and public debate over racism, immigration, and accountability in native authorities.
