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LANSING, Michigan Rep. Cynthia Johnson said it was the last thing she expected to hear when checking her voicemail – an extremely racist and violent rant from a complete stranger.
I was on my way to work in Lansing and listening to messages and there was one I heard and literally had to pull to the side because it shook me up, Johnson said (D- Detroit).
The message lasts more than three minutes because a woman on the other end of the phone appears to have a genuine hatred for African American women.
Some people just don’t like smart black people. And that ? They just don’t and they will try to keep you in your place, the Democratic representative said.
Johnson believes the message may have come from comments she herself made against some supporters of former President Donald Trump who previously harassed her, leading to her censorship late last year.
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I believe it is from that point and I’m sure it is, she said.
US Representative Maxine Waters, a Democrat from California, was another politician whose name was deleted in that voicemail.
Michigan State Police sent Local 4 a statement regarding increased security at the State Capitol due to the threats.
Due to an increase in threats against elected officials nationwide and in Michigan, we have had an increased visible and non-visible security presence on Capitol Hill since mid-January.
We continually reassess security protocols and make any necessary adjustments to continue to ensure the safety of our elected lawmakers and those who work and visit the capital. We take all threats very seriously.
Michigan State Police
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