US EditionNC GOP calls on Democrat to resign for social media post depicting severed Trump head
- On June 14, 2025, North Carolina Democratic Rep. Julie von Haefen shared a video on social media capturing a "No Kings" protest that included a sign featuring a prop portraying a decapitated figure that appeared to represent President Donald Trump.
- The post sparked intense backlash from state Republicans amid nationwide 'No Kings' protests and came shortly after a fatal shooting in Minnesota that claimed the lives of a former Democratic House Speaker and her husband.
- State GOP Chair Jason Simmons and Wake County Republicans called for von Haefen's resignation, citing promotion of violent imagery and noting silence from North Carolina Democrats.
- Von Haefen removed the image from her video, said she condemned "political violence in all forms," but did not issue an apology, while House Speaker Destin Hall labeled her behavior disgraceful and started consultations with legislative attorneys.
- The incident intensified debate on political rhetoric's role, highlighting concerns about violence normalizing in politics and prompting calls to reject extremism and promote civil discourse in the volatile climate.
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NC House Rep. removes 'inappropriate' social media image of guillotine sign from Raleigh 'No Kings' protest
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Republican Party on Monday called for the resignation of a state House representative who posted and then removed from social media a "No Kings" protest beheading sign photo over the weekend. Representative Julie von Haefen (D-36) posted a photo of a woman holding a sign of a guillotine flanked by two life-sized heads, one of which resembled President Donald Trump. The photo, which appeared to insinuate …
ThePatriotLight - State Democrat Lawmaker Faces Backlash After Posting Image On Social Media Depicting Beheaded President Trump * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
ThePatriotLight - It’s always in the eyes…. A North Carolina state representative faced extreme criticism and calls for her resignation after posting an image on social media depicting a beheaded President Trump. “No Kings Protest in Raleigh. Amazing turnout all across the Triangle today, including this event at the Capitol hosted by @wakedems and @ncdemocrats,” the now-deleted post from state Rep. Julie von Haefen read. Wow this is sick. North …
‘Sick’: Democrat Under Fire Over Beheaded Trump Photo
A Democrat lawmaker in North Carolina is facing blowback over a photo she posted to social media depicting a beheaded President Donald Trump.State Rep. Julie von Haefen published a video on X over the weekend showing a number of images from a “No Kings” protest in Raleigh, including one of a woman holding up a sign with a guillotine and a message that read, “In these difficult times some cuts may be necessary.” On one end hung what appeared to b…
North Carolina Lawmaker's 'Behead Trump' Post Ignites Firestorm, Sparks Resignation Calls
North Carolina Democratic State Representative Julie von Haefen is facing widespread condemnation and calls for her resignation after a social media post from Saturday, June 14, 2025, appeared to promote an image depicting the decapitation of President Donald Trump. Perhaps the memo on reducing violent political rhetoric hadn’t yet reached the lawmaker, or maybe it […] North Carolina Lawmaker’s ‘Behead Trump’ Post Ignites Firestorm, Sparks Resig…
NC GOP calls on Democrat to resign for social media post depicting severed Trump head
Jason Simmons, chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, issued a statement Monday calling on state Rep. Julie von Haefen to resign for the image she posted Saturday in support of Americans who were protesting the Trump administration. Von Haefen called the sign "inappropriate" and said she denounces political violence.
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