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Rep. Corcoran’s ‘Final Solution’ Joke Sparks Security Upgrades

5/2/2026

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Rep. Travis Corcoran testified his “final solution” post was a sarcastic joke, despite earlier claims he was not joking.
Rep. Jessica Grill called the phrase “final solution” historically specific and disturbing.
Rabbi Daniel Aronson warned the language threatens Jewish, immigrant and LGBTQ communities and signals a rise in antisemitic incidents.
Anthony Poor said his group upgraded security and hired private guards after Corcoran posted nonprofit and board member addresses.

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Rep. Travis Corcoran testified his “final solution” post was a sarcastic joke, despite earlier claims he was not joking.
Rep. Jessica Grill called the phrase “final solution” historically specific and disturbing.
Rabbi Daniel Aronson warned the language threatens Jewish, immigrant and LGBTQ communities and signals a rise in antisemitic incidents.
Anthony Poor said his group upgraded security and hired private guards after Corcoran posted nonprofit and board member addresses.