Candidate Vows to KILL TRUMP!

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A Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General posted a video stating his intention to “kill Donald Trump” through prosecution and capital punishment, sparking outrage among Republicans while Ohio Democrats remain conspicuously silent.

Story Snapshot

Former Ohio state Rep. Elliot Forhan announced plans to pursue Trump’s execution via legal conviction and death penalty in a January 27 Facebook video
Republican AG candidate Keith Faber and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy condemned the statement as disqualifying, calling it “vile” and “utterly shameful”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Ohio Democratic Party leaders have refused to denounce Forhan’s remarks as of January 28
Forhan has a documented history of inflammatory rhetoric, including celebrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s 2025 assassination and prior workplace harassment

Forhan’s Shocking Video Statement

Elliot Forhan, a Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General, posted a Facebook video on January 27, 2026, explicitly stating: “I want to tell you what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump.” He clarified this as pursuing a jury conviction beyond reasonable doubt, followed by due process and capital punishment execution. While Forhan attempts to frame his words as legal advocacy, the violent phrasing represents a dangerous escalation in political rhetoric. This represents the kind of inflammatory language that conservatives recognize as part of the left’s ongoing campaign to normalize extreme anti-Trump sentiment.

Republican Leaders Demand Democratic Accountability

Ohio State Auditor and Republican AG candidate Keith Faber immediately condemned Forhan’s remarks, declaring the “vile comment makes clear Forhan unqualified” for the state’s top law enforcement position. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy labeled Democratic silence “utterly shameful,” while state Senator Rob McColley demanded denunciation from Democratic leaders including gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and her running mate David Pepper. Republican treasurer candidate Jay Edwards highlighted Forhan’s pattern of wishing violence against conservatives. As of Wednesday morning, January 28, not a single Ohio Democratic leader has spoken out against Forhan’s statement, raising serious questions about where the party stands.

Troubling Pattern of Violent Rhetoric

Forhan’s latest statement follows a disturbing pattern of inflammatory behavior. The former state representative served only one term from 2023 to 2024, losing reelection after finishing third in the Democratic primary. During his tenure, House Democrats disciplined him in 2023 for harassing and intimidating colleagues and staff, stripping his committee assignments and office access. Following conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination in September 2025, Forhan posted “F*** Charlie Kirk,” demonstrating a callous disregard for human life and political civility. This history reveals someone fundamentally unfit for prosecutorial authority, yet he continues his candidacy without party rebuke.

Implications for Ohio’s 2026 Election

The controversy erupts amid Ohio’s high-stakes 2026 elections, where Trump enjoys strong support among the state’s conservative voters. Forhan’s statement damages Democratic credibility statewide while energizing Republican messaging about the left’s extremism. The silence from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton becomes particularly problematic as she faces scrutiny over her party’s tolerance for violent rhetoric. Republicans now hold significant momentum, using this incident to expose the radical elements within Ohio’s Democratic ranks. For conservatives who value law and order, the contrast could not be clearer: Republicans defending presidential dignity versus Democrats tolerating threats of state-sanctioned execution against political opponents.

This incident reflects broader concerns about the left’s willingness to weaponize prosecutorial power against political opponents. Forhan’s desire to use the Attorney General’s office to pursue capital punishment against a sitting President reveals the authoritarian impulses lurking within progressive politics. Ohio voters face a stark choice between maintaining constitutional principles and empowering candidates who openly fantasize about executing their political enemies through corrupted legal processes. The Democratic Party’s refusal to disavow such extremism demonstrates how far left the party has drifted from traditional American values of political tolerance and peaceful disagreement.