NJ GOPer Apologizes for ‘Rot in Hell Muslim Scum’ Remark

A few days ago, in the wake of the Chattanooga shooting, a Hamilton, New Jersey councilman posted on Facebook, “Murdering bastard. Rot in hell Muslim scum.”

And when someone told him not to hold back, Republican Ed Gore said, “Oh I never hold back on domestic terrorists.”

Well, after getting local attention, Gore ended up speaking with The Trentonian and explained, “Certainly I don’t mean all Muslims are scum. If I offended any Muslims, I am sorry. I would certainly hope all Muslims would join me in condemning the murder of innocent Americans anywhere in the world.”

He made it clear he’s not some kind of “anti-Muslim kook” but was just very emotional after the shooting.

[h/t Raw Story]
[image via Ed Gore/Facebook]

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