‘Indefensible.’ Why Republicans Finally Condemned Steve King

For anyone who has paid attention to Rep. Steve King’s career, it was hardly shocking that he would be quoted wondering when "white supremacy" became offensive. What happened next has been a bit of a surprise.

After years of tolerating the Iowa Republican's controversial comments on immigration and diversity, his fellow GOP lawmakers came out strongly against him, and the consequences are piling up.

“There is no room for white supremacy,” said Rep.

For anyone who has paid attention to Rep. Steve King’s career, it was hardly shocking that he would be quoted wondering when "white supremacy" became offensive. What happened next has been a bit of a surprise. After years of tolerating the Iowa Republican's controversial comments on immigration and diversity, his fellow GOP lawmakers came out strongly against him, and the consequences are piling up. “There is no room for white supremacy,” said Rep.