Joe Mitchell, who gave Trump ‘Man of the Century’ award, faces scrutiny for racist rant about Black women

Joe Mitchell, a Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa and a supporter of President Donald Trump, has faced scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him making controversial remarks about Black women, race, and his own masculinity during his college years. Mitchell, 29, is running in Iowa's competitive 2nd Congressional District with Trump's backing.

The video, obtained by the Daily Mail, shows the young politician expressing racist views and expressing a desire for a relationship with a Black woman, saying, "I want to marry one." He also stated, "I want my kids to not be white, ok?" Mitchell is accused of challenging those questioning him to a contest about body size and has been caught boasting about alcohol violations in college.

While his campaign attorney denies the video's authenticity and accuses opponents of attempting to harm his campaign, Mitchell has stated he has "grown up" and that his generation had cameras in their faces since birth. He claims to have grown from his past behavior and highlighted his achievements in launching a nonprofit and affordable housing projects in Northeast Iowa, alluding to the American Dream.

At a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, Mitchell presented Trump with his self-created "Man of the Century Award," praising the President for keeping the country safe.