A high school teacher from Maine has stirred controversy after calling for the US Secret Service to “take out” supporters of President Trump in a series of social media posts. Joanna St. Germain, an English teacher at Waterville High School, expressed her views on Facebook, stating, “Trump and his peers need to die.”
She went on to imply that the Secret Service had a chance to act, urging them to take action against those she deems supporters of Trump’s “illegal, immoral, unconstitutional behavior.” Interestingly, she clarified that she wasn’t advocating for the assassination of the president, viewing him instead as an “officially elected” individual.
In a comments section of one post, she suggested that she would “die on that hill” regarding her beliefs. Following the backlash on social media, she acknowledged the strong reactions, stating, “People are very upset with me.”
St. Germain expressed a bit of regret but maintained her stance, saying she wouldn’t take back her words. Just a couple of hours later, she shared a statement from Principal Peter Harren, who confirmed that the school was looking into the matter while emphasizing the importance of student and staff safety.
Harren’s email addressed concerns about the incident, although he refrained from discussing personal issues directly. He stressed that ensuring safety remained the top priority. As of now, St. Germain is still listed on the school’s staff directory, and as far as inquiries regarding her status, there hasn’t been a response from school administration yet.
