Source: Fox News
Summary
Elliot Forhan, a Democratic candidate for Ohio attorney general, posted on Facebook about his plan to “kill Donald Trump,” which he clarified meant obtaining a conviction and sentence through due process. The post sparked backlash on social media, with many calling for Ohio Democrats to disavow Forhan. Forhan previously faced criticism for a social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Forhan stated he is running to apply the law equally to everyone, including the president.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Forhan’s post was met with strong pushback on social media. Conservative commentators criticized Forhan, calling him “evil” and “deranged.” Some called for Ohio Democrats to disavow Forhan. The discussion around Forhan’s post followed a familiar pattern. Forhan’s statement was repeated and recontextualized. The routine of outrage and response unfolded as usual. It seems that the language of politics has become a performance of outrage and reaction.
Author: Evan Null
