GOP Candidate Threatens to Hang Elected Officials

Republican candidate threatens to hang elected officials for 'treason'

Anthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026.On Jan. 4, in a video posted to Hudson’s social media, he says, “It’s time to get the rope” — while holding a large loop of rope around his arm — as a call to action to “Michiganians and patriots” against politicia…

Republican's hanging threats spark outrage: 'Completely unacceptable'

GOP gubernatorial candidate repeatedly threatens to hang elected officials for ‘treason’by Katherine Dailey, Michigan AdvanceFebruary 16, 2026Anthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hangi...

Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate repeatedly threatens to hang elected officials for ‘treason’

Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson speaking to the Mason City Council. Feb. 2, 2026 | ScreenshotAnthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026. On Jan. 4, in a video posted to Hudson’s social media, he says, “It’s time to get the rope” — while ho…

GOP gubernatorial candidate repeatedly threatens to hang elected officials for ‘treason’

Republican gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson speaking to the Mason City Council. Feb. 2, 2026 | ScreenshotAnthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026. On Jan. 4, in a video posted to Hudson’s social media, he says, “It’s time to get the rope” — while ho…

GOP Candidate Threatens to Hang Elected Officials

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson (R) has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026, Michigan Advance reports. In a video posted to social media, Hudson says, “It’s time to get the rope” — while holding a large loop of rope around his arm — as a call to action to “Michiganians and patriots” against politicians. And at a city council meeting, …