After sharing a “racist” post to X on Feb. 6, a Republican lawmaker from Michigan lost his staff, budget, and committee assignment.
State Rep. Josh Schriver, a white first-term lawmaker, reposted a map of the world showing a large ratio of black figures outnumbering white figures spread across part of the United States and northern Europe with the words “The great replacement!” just below the image, referencing the “great replacement” theory.
Democratic House Speaker Joe Tate, who is black, punished Schriver by removing his privileges on Monday, saying in a statement he would not let the House be associated with “racist, hateful, and bigoted speech,” though Schriver is still able to vote on the House floor, the Detroit News reported.
“Rep. Schriver has a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric that jeopardizes the safety of Michigan residents and contributes to a hostile and uncomfortable environment for others,” Tate said in a statement. “The House of Representatives is the people’s house, and all Michiganders should look upon this body and take pride in how we conduct ourselves. It is also a workplace, and I have a responsibility to make sure the employees of the House feel safe and secure.”
Schriver defended his social media post to the outlet, saying, “I’m opposed to racists, race baiters and victim politics. What I find strange is the agenda to demoralize and reduce the white portion of our population.”
“I love all of God’s offspring,” he added.
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The great replacement theory is the belief that the white population is being outnumbered due to the increasing population of immigrants and low birth rates, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
In 2022, Schriver was elected for a two-year term, representing parts of Macomb and Oakland counties.
