North Carolina Lawmaker Faces Backlash Over Controversial Social Media Post
RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic state Rep. Julie von Haefen of North Carolina is facing significant criticism following a controversial social media post that depicted a protester holding a sign featuring a guillotine image and a mask resembling a beheaded Donald Trump. The sign’s message read, “In these difficult times, some cuts may be necessary,” and was shared during the No Kings protest in downtown Raleigh on Saturday.
In response to the uproar, von Haefen deleted her account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The state Republican Party promptly issued a press release demanding her resignation, labeling her post as indicative of an alarming lack of judgment for someone in public office. “For the good of her constituents to have effective representation, she should resign,” stated NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons.
This controversy comes on the heels of tragedy in Minnesota, where two lawmakers were shot at their homes. In a response, von Haefen condemned political violence and stated that she had edited the video to remove the inappropriate image, clarifying that she was not the one holding the controversial sign. “There is no place for that kind of extremism in our democracy, no matter the target, no matter the party,” she said.
Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham condemned von Haefen’s actions as “despicable,” claiming they threaten democratic values and incite political violence. Republican House Speaker Destin Hall described the post as “disgraceful” and indicated he is consulting legislative attorneys regarding the matter.
As public reactions continue, both parties navigate the implications of this incident in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
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