Rep. Steve Stivers Steven (Steve) Ernst StiversGOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power Business groups back pandemic insurance bill modeled on post-9/11 law National Retail Federation hosts virtual 'store tours' for lawmakers amid coronavirus MORE (R-Ohio), the head of the GOP campaign arm in the House, condemned Rep. Steve King Steven (Steve) Arnold KingTrump, Biden deadlocked in Iowa: poll GOP leader: 'There is no place for QAnon in the Republican Party' Loomer win creates bigger problem for House GOP MORE (R-Iowa) for his remarks that supported white nationalist politicians.

"Congressman Steve King’s recent comments, actions, and retweets are completely inappropriate. We must stand up against white supremacy and hate in all forms, and I strongly condemn this behavior," Stivers tweeted

Congressman Steve King’s recent comments, actions, and retweets are completely inappropriate. We must stand up against white supremacy and hate in all forms, and I strongly condemn this behavior. — Steve Stivers (@RepSteveStivers) October 30, 2018

Stivers, who chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), is among the most prominent party members to speak out against King.

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The Iowa congressman has stoked controversy throughout his career.

He has said diversity is not America's strength, endorsed a white nationalist candidate in the Toronto mayoral race and recently met with members of a far-right Austrian group with links to the Nazi Party.

"If they were in America pushing the platform that they push, they would be Republicans,” King told The Washington Post on Saturday, defending the meeting.

King's comments to the news outlet came after a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, and allegedly spouted anti-Semitic slurs during the incident.

Intel and Land O'Lakes have in recent days announced they will no longer make financial contributions to King's reelection campaign.

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