Jindal, Richmond Defend Scalise After Reports of White Nationalist Appearance
Top House leaders, however, are staying quiet for now.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks on the topic of 'Rebuilding American Defense' at the American Enterprise Institute October 6, 2014 in Washington, DC.
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Representative Cedric Richmond were among a handful of officials defending House Majority Whip Steve Scalise after his office confirmed Monday that he had spoken to a white nationalist group in 2002.
After reports of his speech emerged Monday, Scalise said he “didn't know who all of these groups were and I detest any kind of hate group. For anyone to suggest that I was involved with a group like that is insulting and ludicrous.”