Ohio Democratic Candidate's Shocking Trump Death Threat
An Ohio Democratic candidate for attorney general has ignited a firestorm of controversy by publicly vowing to seek the death penalty for former President Donald Trump if elected to office. Elliot Forhan made the extraordinary declaration in a campaign video that has since gone viral across social media platforms.
"I Am Going to Kill Donald Trump"
In his controversial campaign footage, Forhan stares directly into the camera and delivers a chilling message: "I want to tell you what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump." The candidate then elaborates with legalistic precision, explaining he intends to "obtain a conviction rendered by a jury of his peers" through proper judicial proceedings before pursuing capital punishment.
Forhan concluded his statement by repeating his initial threat, smiling toward the camera as he finished speaking. The video has circulated widely, drawing intense scrutiny from political opponents and law enforcement agencies alike.
White House and Secret Service Involvement
The White House has responded forcefully to Forhan's remarks, with spokesman Steven Cheung describing the candidate as "a deranged individual" and confirming that all press inquiries would be referred to the United States Secret Service. The Daily Mail confirmed they had contacted the Secret Service for official comment regarding the threatening statements.
This development places the protective agency responsible for former presidents' security in the unusual position of potentially investigating a political candidate's campaign rhetoric.
Republican Condemnation and Democratic Pressure
Republican opponents across Ohio have united in condemning Forhan's comments. Keith Faber, the Ohio Auditor running against Forhan for attorney general, called the remarks "vile" and declared them disqualifying for anyone seeking the state's top legal position.
"My Democrat opponent for Attorney General just came out and said he wanted to kill President Trump," Faber stated. "That kind of vile comment makes it clear that Elliot Forhan is not qualified to be Attorney General."
Faber has demanded that Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton publicly disavow Forhan's statements. He has been joined by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who called Acton's silence "utterly shameful." Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and Trump loyalist, argued that Ohio Democrats' refusal to condemn Forhan amounts to implicit endorsement of his threatening message.
Forhan's Controversial Background
The candidate bringing this controversy brings a history of contentious behavior to his campaign:
- Served less than one year in the Ohio House of Representatives
- Previously worked for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign
- Was stripped of committee assignments following allegations of physical altercations with fellow lawmakers
- Mocked the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with profane social media posts
- Lost his reelection bid after Democrats removed him from committee positions
Political Context in Trump-Friendly Ohio
Forhan's threats come in a state where Donald Trump maintains significant political strength. During the 2024 presidential election, Trump defeated Kamala Harris by a decisive 11-point margin in Ohio, marking his third consecutive presidential victory in the state. This political reality makes Forhan's comments particularly striking as he seeks statewide office in territory where Trump remains popular.
The controversy raises serious questions about political discourse boundaries and whether campaign rhetoric advocating violence against former presidents represents protected political speech or constitutes genuine threats requiring law enforcement intervention.
