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Unhinged Dukes of Hazzard Actor Calls for Public Hanging of President Biden and Son Hunter
By Matt De Vlieger · December 21, 2023
Controversial Comments Surface
Former Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider sparks controversy with a since-deleted post on X/Twitter, calling for public executions of President Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden.
The Deleted Post
In a tweet captured by several users, one-time TV celebrity and contestant Schneider accused the President of treason and suggested public hanging, later deleted. His inflammatory remarks drew widespread criticism.
Right-wing Politics
Schneider is an actor, a country singer, and has been a long-time advocate of right wing politics. White House Photographic Office
Reprehensible
The right-wing actor took to Twitter to call for President Biden and his son Hunter to be hanged. Dukes of Hazzard Wiki
Now Deleted Tweet
John Schneider may have thought he was being funny, or was he, when he wrote the provokative Tweet directed at the President. Twitter
Even FOX Backs Away
Fox News and People interview Schneider about The Masked Singer reveal and the recent passing of his wife. Fox cancels all press interviews with the former Duke of Hazzard following the controversial tweet.
Condemnation and Fallout
Schneider's comments lead to condemnation across social media platforms. Fox declines to comment, distancing itself from the actor's controversial statements.