SC Rep. John King’s Viral DEI Statement Sends Shockwaves: “White Women Are the Biggest Beneficiaries of State Contracts”
Columbia, SC — A video of South Carolina State Representative John King (D-York) is making waves across social media after he delivered a blunt reality check during a recent committee meeting: when it comes to state contracts and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies, the biggest beneficiaries aren’t people of color, they’re white women.
“The largest group of people, when you think of minorities who benefit from state contracts, are not people of color, they are white women… sometimes the face of their white husband’s business,” King said. “If DEI is the boogeyman, it’s not because of people who come from my community.”
The clip, posted Thursday, March 27th to the South Carolina Democratic Party's Facebook account, has since gone viral, reaching over 1.6 million views, striking a nerve online and reigniting a national conversation around race, gender, and who truly benefits from diversity programs.
In a political moment where right-wing leaders are targeting DEI as a divisive “radical agenda,” Rep. King’s comments are being praised as a rare moment of unfiltered honesty.
King, a long-serving member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, represents District 49 and has been a leading voice on equity, education, and government accountability.
View the viral video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/12J19ZwtBjm/
The Statement here.
SCDP Statement on Donald Trump’s Comments About Seeking a Third Term
Columbia, SC — Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that he would seek a third term as President is yet another dangerous threat to our democracy. The Constitution is clear: no president may be elected to more than two terms.
“Trump’s comments are not just reckless—they’re a direct assault on our Democracy. Americans decided over 200 years ago that we did not want a king and that we will never bend the knee to Donald Trump or any Tyrant,” said SCDP Chair Christale Spain. “South Carolinians know the dangers of unchecked power, and we will not allow Trump or his enablers to undermine our democracy.”
As Trump continues to push an extreme and anti-democratic agenda, the South Carolina Democratic Party remains committed to protecting the rule of law, defending our institutions, and holding Republicans accountable.
We call on every Republican in South Carolina to answer directly: Do you support Donald Trump’s unconstitutional ambition to serve a third term?
Our democracy is on the line, and South Carolina voters deserve to know where their leaders stand.
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
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