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State Department Nominee Deletes Violent Posts Amid Controversy

10/1/2025

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Jeremy Carl, a State Department nominee, deleted 5,000 posts advocating violence against Democrats and warned of life-or-death stakes.
Trump urged military action against Antifa in Portland; Oregon officials said there is no national security threat and condemned the move.
Republican lawmakers, including State Rep. John Gillette, urged violence against opponents; Kentucky State Rep. TJ Roberts called Democrats a death cult.

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Story summary

Jeremy Carl, a State Department nominee, deleted 5,000 posts advocating violence against Democrats and warned of life-or-death stakes.
Trump urged military action against Antifa in Portland; Oregon officials said there is no national security threat and condemned the move.
Republican lawmakers, including State Rep. John Gillette, urged violence against opponents; Kentucky State Rep. TJ Roberts called Democrats a death cult.