Ku Klux Klan leader claims rising support ahead of US midterm elections

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The Ku Klux Klan says support for its message is growing as it seeks to rebrand around family and faith.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:34:30 UTC.

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