I guess he refused to bring the orange drink and fried chicken. The Congressional Black Caucus Is Blocking A Black Republican From Joining The Group. SMH.
Donalds’ office told BuzzFeed that the congressman has spoken with at least three members of the group about joining, but he has not received an answer, and the chances of joining nearly a quarter way into the 117th Congress look slim.
An aide to Donalds said, “Congressman Donalds has expressed i
nterest in joining the CBC but has yet to receive an official invitation.”
The snub highlights the divide between Democrats and their Republican counterparts since Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol during the certification of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Some Democrats have refused to partner with Republicans on legislation since the mob attack, especially if they voted against accepting the election results. Donalds was one of the Republicans who voted to deny Biden’s win.
