Jamaal Bowman blames black health issues on being called the N-word every day

Ex-New York Rep.Jamaal Bowman is blaming the higher rate of chronic diseases among the black community on being called the “N-word directly or indirectly every day.”The far-left former “Squad” member theorized during a roundtable discussion on “CNN NewsNight,” where he grew animated when referring to “America’s original sin and its disease of hate and racism towards black and brown people,” at times raising his voice.He also hit out on Republicans as a whole, scolding White House official Marc Short for what he views as the sins of the party.“Your colleagues in the Republican Party do not hold each other accountable when it comes to the racism that comes from the party on a consistent basis,” he erupted, talking over Short.“You can’t be calm about this! I’m a black man in America! The reason why heart disease and cancer and obesity and diabetes are bigger in the black community is because of the stress we carry from having to deal with being called the N-word directly or indirectly every day,” he alleged.“If your colleagues would listen and try to learn and engage and grow, and stop being so hateful, we could have a better country, but unfortunately we’re still here.”Former Republican California Lt.

Gov.Abel Maldonado, striking a calmer tone, attempted to reason with Bowman.“I understand where you’re coming from, sincerely, I really really do, it happens on both sides Jamaal, you might think it happens more on your side … you should see my Twitter feed,” he said before Bowman interrupted, closing his eyes for dramatic effect.“We have cops beating black people to death,” he wailed.Bowman, known for unhinged antics like pulling a Capitol Hill fire alarm during a government shutdown vote in 2023, lost his seat in the 16th Congressional District last year to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.

Leading up to the election, Bowman held a rally in the Bronx with fellow “Squad” member Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cort...