Actor John Schneider, known for his roles in “Dukes of Hazzard” and “Smallville,” has caused controversy after making a statement on social media calling for President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden to be executed for treason. The post was in response to a tweet from Biden’s account where he referred to former President Donald Trump as a threat to the country.
Schneider’s comments sparked outrage as he stated, “Mr. President, I believe you are guilty of treason and should be publicly hung. Your son too.” The post was eventually deleted, but not before it went viral. The Secret Service has since commented saying they are aware of the post, but do not comment on matters involving protective intelligence.
John Schneider took off more than one mask tonight.
Fox gave this guy a platform tonight. I’m truly sorry for the loss of his wife, but that doesn’t excuse calling for the public execution of POTUS. pic.twitter.com/hMdDNGcLQi
— TVMoJoe (@TVMoJoe) December 21, 2023
In an attempt to clarify his statement, Schneider told The New York Post, “This is my final comment on this. I neither said nor implied any such thing.” He further stated, “Despite headlines claiming otherwise, in my post, I absolutely did not call for an act of violence or threaten a U.S. president as many other celebrities have done in the past.” The actor stood by his position that the current leadership in Washington is corrupt, but denied any intention of violence.
Schneider’s statement was met with criticism, with many pointing out the double standards in calling for the execution of elected officials. One commenter wrote, “It’s alarming to see someone in the public eye advocating for violence against our leaders.” Another stated, “This is not the kind of speech that should be tolerated in a democratic society.”
The actor’s controversial post comes after a difficult year for him, as he recently lost his wife, Alicia Allain Schneider, to cancer. In an interview with People magazine, Schneider stated that his appearance on the Fox Network’s “The Masked Singer” helped him navigate through the tough time. “It really helped me get through the worst year of my life. So I’m delighted to have done it,” he said.
Trump poses many threats to our country: The right to choose, civil rights, voting rights, and America’s standing in the world.
But the greatest threat he poses is to our democracy.
If we lose that, we lose everything.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 21, 2023
Schneider’s comments against Biden and his leadership have added to the ongoing political divide in the country. Many supporters of Trump have been vocal about their distrust and anger towards the current administration, with some even calling for Biden’s impeachment.
It is important to remember, however, that despite our political differences, we must maintain civility and avoid inciting violence. As citizens of a democratic society, we should use our voices and our votes to bring about change, rather than resorting to hateful language and promoting dangerous actions.
In the end, it is up to us, the people, to hold our leaders accountable and demand transparency and honesty in our government. As Schneider stated, “Transparency and accountability must happen in order for our constitutional republic to survive.” Let us use our power as citizens to bring about positive change and work towards a better future for our country.