Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus October 1, 2026 | 10:06 AM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – The leaders of Pennsylvania’s Legislative Black and Equality caucuses have issued the following statement calling for the resignation of state Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-Butler/Lawrence, after recent reporting by PennLive:
“We are deeply disturbed by reports of hateful, degrading, and untrue attacks directed at our friend and caucus member Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta. Such conduct is unacceptable and has no place in our legislature. Every member deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their identity or background.
“No one should have to endure personal attacks or hateful rhetoric to do their job. We will continue to stand firmly against hate, intimidation, and bullying, and to defend the dignity of every person who serves in this chamber.
“Representative Bernstine must be held accountable for his words and actions, which have made him unfit to serve. Our constituents deserve a legislature that takes its responsibilities seriously and holds its members to a standard of decorum and decency worthy of public service. We are calling on all House members, but especially Republican leaders, to denounce his behavior, to join us in demanding his resignation, and for Republican leaders to identify the steps they will take to guard against this kind of pathetic behavior within their caucus.”
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