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Libertarian National Committee Explores Legal Action Over Assassination Calls

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC · How we work

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National Committee Explores Lawsuit

The national Libertarian Party voted on Sept. 13 to recognize the Granite State Libertarian Party as New Hampshire’s affiliate.
Rachel “Blackfyre” Danner became chair and pledged a principled libertarian identity.
Stephen Vallee, former gubernatorial nominee, serves as treasurer and drafted bylaws blocking splinter factions.
The group denounced LPNH’s assassination calls and demanded X suspend the account.
Rob Yates announced the national committee is exploring legal actions to safeguard the Libertarian brand.

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Libertarian Party Urges Assassination

The United States Libertarian Party of New Hampshire posted on X urging assassination of every elected Democrat.
Party chair Jeremy Kauffman authored the X post calling for the assassinations.
Governor Kelly Ayotte called the post irresponsible and demanded prosecution of its author.
The Libertarian National Committee voted 15-2 in May to sever ties with the New Hampshire party.
In 2024 the party’s X account threatened Vice President Kamala Harris and former councilor Andru Volinsky.

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National Committee Explores Lawsuit

The national Libertarian Party voted on Sept. 13 to recognize the Granite State Libertarian Party as New Hampshire’s affiliate.
Rachel “Blackfyre” Danner became chair and pledged a principled libertarian identity.
Stephen Vallee, former gubernatorial nominee, serves as treasurer and drafted bylaws blocking splinter factions.
The group denounced LPNH’s assassination calls and demanded X suspend the account.
Rob Yates announced the national committee is exploring legal actions to safeguard the Libertarian brand.

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