In a regrettably typical instance of TDS, North Carolina Representative Julie von Haefen (D) shared a video from a Raleigh “No Kings” protest, which featured a sign illustrating a guillotine with a head resembling President Trump. In reaction, the Democrat encountered severe online backlash, leading her to deactivate her social media accounts.
In response, the N.C. GOP, under the leadership of Jason Simmons, along with House Speaker Destin Hall, called for her resignation and condemned her actions as disgraceful and perilous, particularly in light of recent political violence. Adding to the controversy, Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert denounced the imagery as divisive and inappropriate.
Expressing regret for her unacceptable conduct, the Democrat stated, “Yesterday, I posted a video on social media that included crowd photos from the No Kings protest in Raleigh. One of the images featuring a protester holding a sign was inappropriate, and I subsequently edited the video to eliminate the photo.”
Continuing her apology, Julie von Haefen remarked, “Let me be clear: I denounce political violence in all its forms. My priority is to unite people and advocate for the values that are important to North Carolinians. Like many others, I was appalled by the violence in Minnesota. There is no room for such extremism in our democracy, regardless of the target or the party.”
Critically addressing her outrageous actions, Jason Simmons, N.C. GOP Chairman, responded, “The posts shared by Rep. von Haefen do not reflect the judgment or temperament required of someone in public office. For the benefit of her constituents to receive effective representation, she ought to resign.”
Condemning the violent rhetoric, Destin Hall, North Carolina House Speaker, asserted, “Her disgraceful conduct does not meet the standards expected of House members and establishes a dangerous precedent in an already unstable political environment. I am reviewing next steps with our legislative attorneys to ensure that this behavior does not persist.”]} “`
Continuing, Hall stated, “On the same weekend that a gunman in Minnesota targeted state lawmakers in an act of political violence, and following two attempted assassinations of President Trump within the last year, Representative von Haefen shared an image of a ‘protest sign’ that glorifies violence against her political opponents, including President Donald Trump.”
Jacques Gilbert, the Mayor of Apex, expressed his own condemnation, stating, “While freedom of expression is a protected right, imagery that incites violence crosses a moral boundary. I do not support this. It fosters division rather than dialogue — and is in direct opposition to the values we cherish in Apex.”
In response to von Haefen, a notable conservative took to social media to declare, “Julie von Haefen should not be in a position of state power. She posted an image of a guillotine with Trump’s head on it—on the same weekend Americans paid tribute to the military. This is the outcome when radical activists are elected instead of responsible adults.”
In conclusion, the influencer remarked, “⚠️ She has promoted union nonsense, tampon legislation, and now graphic political violence. Remove her immediately—or risk waiting until the next left-wing extremist decides to ‘follow through.’ There is no ‘context’ for fantasies of political beheading. Expel her now.”
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