Left-Wing Protesters Leave Coffin at GOP Wisconsin Rep Steil’s Home

A group of over two dozen left-wing protesters staged a "Death of Democracy" mock funeral procession at the Wisconsin home of Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, chairman of the House Administration Committee. The protesters, dressed in black and carrying a cardboard coffin with an epitaph blaming Steil and President Donald J. Trump for harming vulnerable populations, left the coffin on Steil's doorstep before quickly departing to avoid police interaction. The demonstration was organized by the Southern Wisconsin Grassroots Network and the Working Families Party, with former Walworth County Democrat Party Chairwoman Ellen Holly reportedly participating. Steil condemned the protest as a disappointing tactic by Democrat leadership and the radical left, reaffirming his commitment to his work despite the threats, while Working Families Power criticized his policies for potentially causing millions to lose medical care. The incident was reported to U.S. Capitol Police amid rising threats to members of Congress, with a notable increase in reported threats compared to the previous year. The protest highlights escalating tensions and security concerns surrounding political figures in the current polarized environment.