Controversial Remarks: White Lawmaker Labels Rep. Al Green ‘Boy’ and Implies Gun Concealment in Cane

Tennessee Representative Diana Harshbarger (R) is under fire after referring to Texas Representative Al Green (D) as "boy" and insinuating he might be hiding a weapon in his cane during an interview with F.A.M.E. Ministries. Harshbarger dismissed Green's 77-year-old figure, claiming, “That cane is a prop. I swear it’s not real.” Following her racially charged remarks, social media erupted with criticism, with users denouncing her language as racist. The backlash highlights ongoing tensions around race and discourse in American politics.