Photos Surface of Missouri Governor Candidate at KKK Rally Giving Nazi Salute

Captured in 2019, this photo features Darrell McClanahan III alongside Thomas and Jason Robb, prominent figures within the Knights Party, during a KKK cross-burning event. This image, spotlighted by former Missouri Representative Shamed Dogan on social media, first came to public attention through the Anti-Defamation League’s website. MISSOURI, UNITED STATES – In a distressing testament to the emboldened state of white supremacy within political realms, the Missouri Republican Party is now compelled to confront its own reflection in the mirror of racial hatred and fascism. This confrontation comes as the party announces its intention to expel Darrell Leon McClanahan III, a gubernatorial candidate, from its primary ballot. The catalyst for this action is a damning photograph showcasing McClanahan engaging in a grotesque homage to the most vile aspects of American history—a Nazi salute, standing beside a figure clad in the Ku Klux Klan’s signature white robes, all set against the backdrop of a burning cross. The Missouri Republican Party announces plans to remove Darrell Leon McClanahan III from the ballot, citing his ties to the Ku Klux Klan. Not Just One Bad Apple The photograph is not merely a personal failing of McClanahan but a stark illustration of a broader,...