A brother of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) said Congress didnt go far enough on Wednesday with its censure of the lawmaker for sharing a violent anime video targeting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).
I believe hes dangerous, unhinged and is reckless, Tim Gosar told MSNBC s Nicolle Wallace . And is somebody that, as Ive said before, needs to not only be censured, but he needs to be expelled.
He also said criminal charges should be brought against his brother if warranted.
Tim Gosar says his brother Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) should be expelled from Congress: \"He's dangerous, unhinged, and is reckless.\" pic.twitter.com/eM4eUzjPz3
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Many of Gosars siblings have for years distanced themselves from their brother, who has become increasingly radical . Gosar has repeatedly been linked to white nationalists .
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Six of those siblings endorsed Gosars 2018 election opponent, and several appeared in an ad earlier this year calling for him to be held accountable for the Capitol riot.
Gosars sister, Jennifer Gosar, also spoke out on Wednesday, calling the censure a first step.
To be honest with you, it is about time, she told MSNBCs Lawrence ODonnell as she called for him to be expelled from Congress: