Teacher repeatedly threatens Trump, sparking investigation, Maine officials say
A high school teacher who posted a series of threats against President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet is now under investigation, Maine officials said.
“The Secret Service has the perfect opportunity, if they choose to step up and take it,” the Waterville Senior High School teacher — whom McClatchy News is not naming because there are no charges against her — said in an April 29 Facebook post. “Take out every single person who supports Trump’s illegal, immoral, unconstitutional acts … If I had the skill set required, I would take them out myself.”
She later clarified in a separate post that she did not mean Republicans should die, but “those in the room with Trump … need to be held accountable.”
The woman, who said she’d been a public school teacher for 15 years, said she knew she risked losing her job with the posts, according to an April 30 post.
“I believe Trump and every sycophant he has surrounded himself with … needs to die,” she wrote in that post.
McClatchy News reached out to Waterville Public Schools Superintendent Peter Hallen May 1 but did not receive a response.
In an email sent out to parents, Hallen said he was aware of the social media posts and has “taken steps to ensure everyone’s safety,” the Maine Wire reported. It’s unclear if the teacher has faced any repercussions.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service told McClatchy News they were aware of the statements made by the teacher but could not comment further on the matter.
The teacher was still listed on the school’s website as of May 2.
This story was originally published May 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM.
