Washington (CNN) A Florida Republican congressional hopeful who apparently called for Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democrats to be hanged in a fundraising email has been removed from a GOP initiative that supports candidates. Buck has denied he wrote the email, saying, "I would never talk like that," the Tampa Bay Times reported . Buck's campaign Facebook page on Wednesday posted three links to news stories about Omar, saying in one post , "How come no one is calling out Omar for her rhetoric?" Omar has drawn sharp criticism, including from some in her own party, for comments she's made about political support for Israel. Asked for comment Wednesday, Buck said in an email to CNN: "I am a decorated veteran of the 101st Airborne Division.

Source: CNN December 04, 2019 21:00 UTC