Missouri GOP Candidate Sparks Controversy by Burning LGBTQ-Inclusive Books
TL;DR
Missouri GOP candidate Valentina Gomez released a viral campaign video in which she used a flamethrower to burn books she claimed were "grooming, indoctrinating, and sexualizing" children. The video, which has garnered over 1 million views, featured her burning two controversial books and vowing to do the same to others if elected as secretary of state. This action is part of a broader push in red states, including Missouri, to challenge or remove books considered inappropriate for children from school libraries.
- Missouri GOP candidate takes a flamethrower to 'grooming' and 'sexualizing' books in viral video Fox News
- Missouri Republican candidate torches LGBTQ-inclusive books in viral video NBC News
- Video: US Politician Burns LGBTQ-Inclusive Books In Bid To Win Votes NDTV
- Missouri Secretary of State candidate uses flamethrower to burn books First Alert 4
- Missouri secretary of state candidate sets LGBTQ books on fire in video News-Leader
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