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Republican Frontrunner Victor Marx Evades Killing Claims, Doubts Rise

5/31/2026

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Victor Marx, Republican frontrunner, dodged a reporter’s query on how many people he claims to have killed, replying “Does it matter?”.
His alleged killings, including a man at age seven, are questioned because he never served in combat.
Reporter Kyle Clark said the stories may fund Marx’s $7 million-a-year ministry and boost book sales, casting doubt on his general-election prospects despite leading the Republican primary in a Democratic-trending state.

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Victor Marx, Republican frontrunner, dodged a reporter’s query on how many people he claims to have killed, replying “Does it matter?”.
His alleged killings, including a man at age seven, are questioned because he never served in combat.
Reporter Kyle Clark said the stories may fund Marx’s $7 million-a-year ministry and boost book sales, casting doubt on his general-election prospects despite leading the Republican primary in a Democratic-trending state.