Maine Teacher Calls for Trump's Assassination, Faces Investigation

JoAnna St. Germain, an English teacher at Waterville Senior High School in Maine, posted multiple messages on Facebook calling for the Secret Service to 'take out' President Donald Trump and his supporters, escalating to statements that 'Trump and his cronies need to die.' St. Germain insisted she was not advocating the assassination of a duly elected president, claiming Trump was not legitimate and likening his actions to those of historical dictators. Despite widespread backlash and an investigation launched by school officials and law enforcement, St. Germain doubled down on her remarks, stating she had no regrets and expected to lose her job. The posts drew concern from local police and the Secret Service, who acknowledged awareness of the situation but declined to comment on ongoing investigations. St. Germain later clarified her intent was directed at Trump’s top advisors rather than all Republicans or MAGA supporters, but maintained her call for violent action against those she deemed complicit. The incident has sparked renewed debate about extremist rhetoric, free speech, and the responsibilities of educators.