Missouri GOP Moves to Disqualify KKK-Linked Gubernatorial Candidate

The party cites the candidate's hate group affiliations and a controversial photo as reasons for the action.

The Missouri Republican Party is taking steps to remove Darrell Leon McClanahan III from the gubernatorial primary ballot due to his ties with the Ku Klux Klan and a photo of him giving a Nazi salute.
McClanahan claims he is not a member of the KKK but admits to having an 'honorary' membership and attending a 'Christian Identity Cross lighting ceremony,' which he argues is not a cross burning.
The controversy has sparked reactions across the political spectrum, with calls for his removal from the ballot and condemnation of his affiliations and actions.
Missouri GOP has begun the process of removing McClanahan from the ballot, emphasizing that his affiliation with hate groups contradicts the party's values.
McClanahan has previously faced legal challenges, including a dismissed lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League for defamation and upcoming felony charges for various offenses.