New Jersey state senator-elect deletes Twitter after receiving backlash for racist, derogatory tweet
Political newcomer Edward Durr won in his New Jersey state Senate race. His victory subsequently uncovered a history of misogynistic, racist, and xenophobic comments on his social media.
New Jersey Senator-elect Durr, who is a Republican, tweeted the motto for the far-right group QAnon, referred to coronavirus as the "the China virus," and said an "influx of #illegalAliens" were responsible for disease spread, The Washington Post first reported.
"Only fools follow Muslim teachings! It is a cult of hate!" Durr wrote in a 2019 tweet, according to Newsweek. He also referred to Islam as a "false religion" and prophet Muhammad as a "pedophile."
Durr, who previously worked as a truck driver with no previous experience in office, beat incumbent state Senate President Steve Sweeney in a surprise political upset. Sweeney, who was known as "the second most powerful man in New Jersey," according to The New York Times, conceded on Wednesday.
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