Victor Marx, the Republican candidate in the Colorado Governor race, has come under fire after a video showed him describing an interaction with his wife. People online said the GOP candidate in the midterms race was describing what sounded like a ‘violent fight’ and slammed that he was ‘laughing’ when recounting the incident. The row comes ahead of the midterms where the Republicans are fighting to hold on to seats while the Democrats look to expand presence.
“I remember grabbing her, slamming her into our front door. She bent over and started crying,” Marx said on video, adding that his wife was left ‘crying, facing the opposite way’, after this incident.
Victor Marx slammed on social media
Several social media users slammed Marx for his cavalier approach to what they deemed to be a serious matter. “Is he still married??,” one asked incredulously. Another added “why are you abusing your wife?”.
{{/usCountry}}Several social media users slammed Marx for his cavalier approach to what they deemed to be a serious matter. “Is he still married??,” one asked incredulously. Another added “why are you abusing your wife?”.
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Yet another said “what?!! and they are laughing!”. In the video Marx tried to explain that he had shoved his wife, to show her she still needed to protect herself, despite being married to him. One netizen pointed this out and added “Context missing, but I don't know how much better it makes it.”
The incident has turned public attention to Victor Marx's wife, Eileen Marx. Here's all you need to know about her.
Who is Eileen Marx?
Eileen Marx is the co-Founder of All Things Possible Ministries. She is an author and speaker. The two met when she attended his marital arts classes, Marx shared in the video. However, Eileen stopped training after they got married, he'd added.
The couple tied the knot in 1987 and have five children and several grandchildren, as per reports.
Eileen has been supportive of Victor's political run and posted three days back on Facebook “Colorado, this is a call to fast and pray starting September 21st through October 11th. Lou Engle and our team invite believers across our beautiful state-and throughout the nation—to unite in prayer for Colorado and the upcoming election. Let's seek God together, asking for His wisdom, mercy, and purposes to prevail. Join us as we believe for what God is doing in Colorado.”
Despite Victor Marx's recent remarks about Eileen causing a furore, he's spoken fondly of her in the past. “For 37 years, I’ve had the privilege of calling Eileen my bride. No one knows my heart better — or has seen more of the battles, the sacrifices, and the calling behind what I do,” he had written about his wife.