Republican Marty O’Donnell, the GOP nominee for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, is under fire this week as an Associated Press review highlighted extremist language posted on a Discord forum he once moderated, called “The Marty Army.” The review found more than 200 users had been banned for hateful rhetoric, including posts that used pro‑Nazi slogans such as “Heil Hitler” and claimed Nazis “did some good things.”
Campaign’s response
O’Donnell’s campaign told News 3 that it has been monitoring the Discord channel for months. Since March, a staff member has been dedicated to removing users who spew racist or anti‑Semitic vitriol. The campaign said, “There are nearly 200 users banned from the Discord channel because of hateful rhetoric, including many of the people flagged by the Associated Press.” It added that any suggestion the candidate condones anti‑Semitism is “ridiculous and not backed up by any sort of facts.”
Controversial guest appearance
Further controversy stems from an August 2025 episode of O’Donnell’s podcast, “The Marty O’Donnell Show,” in which right‑wing influencer Charles Cornish Dale – known as the Raw Egg Nationalist – appeared. In the interview Dale made inflammatory statements about immigration and compared Minneapolis to “Mogadishu.” The campaign maintains that Dale was booked by the production team and that O’Donnell was unaware of Dale’s past extremist posts, which were later uncovered by Jewish Insider and removed.
Local political stakes
The race is shaping up to be one of the nation’s tightest House contests, with both parties viewing the outcome as pivotal for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Political science professor David McCuan of Sonoma State University said the district “will play a critical role in shaping the outcome.” He also warned that explanations of “we didn’t know” are unlikely to satisfy swing voters in such a close environment.
Endorsements and opposition
O’Donnell has secured endorsements from President Trump and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, though neither responded to News 3’s request for comment. The Republican Jewish Coalition continues to back O’Donnell, while the Jewish Democratic Council of America supports incumbent Rep. Susie Lee. Lee’s campaign accused O’Donnell of “platforming anti‑Semitism, racism, and hate speech,” saying he is “dangerous and extreme.”
What voters should know
Both campaigns have issued statements, but neither candidate was available for interview at the time of publication. Voters in the 3rd District should consider the candidate’s stance on monitoring extremist activity online, the transparency of his campaign’s moderation efforts, and the broader implications of the race for national policy direction.
As the election approaches, local observers will be watching how O’Donnell addresses the Discord controversy and whether his campaign’s monitoring measures satisfy constituents concerned about hate speech and extremist influence.
Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.
