A Michigan state representative was disciplined Monday for espousing “racist rhetoric” online by sharing a post about the “great replacement theory.”
House Speaker Joe Tate, a black Democrat, kicked state Rep. Josh Schriver off a key committee and stripped him of resources and staff, days after the Republican shared the position on Feb. 6.
“I will not allow the Michigan House of Representatives to be a forum for the proliferation of racist, hateful and bigoted speech,” Tate said in a statement.
“Schriver has a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric that endangers the safety of Michigan residents and contributes to a hostile and uncomfortable environment for others.”
Tate’s disciplinary action comes about a week after Schriver, who is white, shared a post on X by conservative pundit Jack Posobiec featuring a graph showing white people outnumbered with the phrase “The Great Replacement!”
The “grand replacement theory” claims that there is a conspiracy to replace white people with non-white people.
Schriver’s post sparked a fierce backlash at home and accusations of racism.
Michigan State Rep. Josh Schriver faced criticism for his social media post. AP
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized his post as “abhorrent rhetoric.”
The Post has contacted Schriver for comment.
He defended his position in The Detroit News.
“I oppose racists, race baiters and victim politics,” Schriver said.
“What I find strange is the agenda to demoralize and reduce the white portion of our population. That is not inclusive and Christ is inclusive! I’m glad Tucker Carlson and Jack Posobiec are sharing links so I can continue my research on these topics.”
Despite the penalty, Schriver will be allowed to vote in the House.
However, he will lose his spot on the House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee.
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate vowed he would not allow the state House to become a “forum for the proliferation of racist, hateful and bigoted speech.” AP
Additionally, Tate ordered the House Business Office to supervise his staff.
Schriver last won election in 2022.
Similar punitive measures are unprecedented in the Great Lake State Legislature. In 2021, former Democratic state Rep. Jewell Jones was kicked off a committee after a drunk driving conviction.
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