WASHINGTON — It’s been an unsettling, tense few days for Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Washington.
Anti-Asian American activity has become not only more frequent in recent years but has become a persistent source of political tension, particularly in the last week or so:
— Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, said he questioned Rep. Judy Chu’s “either loyalty or competence.” Chu and supporters said they were outraged. Gooden insisted, “It’s not ‘xenophobic’ to question where her loyalty lies.” This time Chu said his views were racist and disgusting.
