Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate for Missouri’s secretary of state is doubling down on her Juneteenth message telling Black people to leave the country.
In a video posted before the federal holiday, Gomez slammed “ungrateful” Black people seeking reparations.
“Reparations from slavery and black victimization is about to be shoved down our throats for the most wretched holiday in America,” Gomez said, adding, “these ungrateful people should be celebrating because they were born in the greatest nation to ever exist.”
“Here’s a tip; If you don’t like America, kindly, get the f**k out,” she said.
Gomez defended her remarks on Thursday, telling Newsweek that people who were not slaves should not seek reparations.
“Straight White men built the roads we drive on, the buildings where we live, and the ones that fought and declared independence from the tyranny of the British for us to have freedom and the pursuit of happiness,” Gomez said. “To anyone that does not like America, GTFO [get the f*** out].”
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. It officially became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
Gomez is one of eight Republican candidates running for secretary of state in Missouri. She stoked outrage and ridicule last month after posting a video telling voters “don’t be weak and gay” while running down the street wearing a protective vest.
Where do we send Ms. Gomez back to?