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Ohio Democrat outlines plan to 'kill Donald Trump' via death penalty

Elliot Forhan clarified his statement as a legal pursuit of capital punishment after trial, prompting bipartisan calls for denouncement amid rising partisan tensions in Ohio.

  • Yesterday, Elliot Forhan, Democratic candidate for Ohio attorney general, posted a social media video saying `I am going to kill Donald Trump`, framing it as seeking capital punishment through a jury conviction.
  • During his campaign, Forhan's prior behavior included posts and disciplinary action that critics cite as context, including posting `F*** Charlie Kirk` after the activist's death and removal from committees by Ohio Democratic Party leadership in 2023.
  • State Auditor Keith Faber posted a video response criticizing Forhan's remarks, saying, `That kind of vile comment makes it clear that Elliot Forhan is not qualified to be Attorney General.`
  • Calls intensified from national and state GOP figures urging denunciation by Democratic leaders, as Republicans including Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley demanded Dr. Amy Acton and Ohio Democrats denounce Forhan.
  • The episode could damage Forhan's bid in an electorate described as strongly supportive of Trump, as Ohioans have overwhelmingly supported President Trump and Forhan did not specify capital punishment crimes.
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Conservative Daily News broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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