BREAKING: NCGOP Demands Julie Von Haefen’s Resignation

BREAKING: NCGOP Demands Julie Von Haefen’s Resignation

By JV Charles, Senior Editor at JVPolitical.com | Published June 18, 2025

Buckle up, patriots! North Carolina’s political scene just got rocked by a scandal that’s got every Trump supporter’s blood boiling. Democratic State Rep. Julie von Haefen is under fire after posting a video on X showcasing a protester’s sign with a guillotine and a beheaded President Trump at Raleigh’s “No Kings” protest on June 14, 2025. The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is demanding her resignation, and the MAGA faithful are rallying hard behind them. As the senior editor at JVPolitical.com, I’m here to break down this outrageous story, give you the unfiltered truth, and explain why this matters for every red-blooded American who loves our 45th President.

Key Takeaways

• NCGOP’s Call to Action: Chairman Jason Simmons and the NCGOP are demanding von Haefen step down, slamming her post as proof she’s unfit to serve.
• The Sickening Image: Von Haefen shared a video featuring a protester’s sign with a bloody guillotine, a Trump mask looking like it’s been chopped off, and the words, “In these difficult times, some cuts may be necessary.”
• MAGA Outrage: Trump supporters on X, including big names like @Chicago1Ray, are calling for accountability, with some even pushing for criminal charges.
• Von Haefen’s Weak Response: She deleted her X account and issued a half-hearted apology, but it’s not enough to cool the firestorm.
• Why It’s a Big Deal: With Trump surviving an assassination attempt in July 2024, this kind of imagery hits way too close to home.

What Went Down: The Post That Shocked the Nation

On June 14, 2025, Julie von Haefen, a Democrat from Wake County, decided it was a great idea to post a video on X from the “No Kings” protest in Raleigh. In that video, a protester proudly held up a sign that’ll make your stomach turn: a guillotine, a mask of President Trump looking like it’s been beheaded, and a caption that read, “In these difficult times, some cuts may be necessary.” Oh, and let’s not forget the swastika on another prop head in the mix, just to make it extra vile.

The post didn’t last long von Haefen yanked it after the backlash started pouring in but screenshots spread like wildfire. By June 16, the NCGOP had had enough. Chairman Jason Simmons dropped a scathing press release, saying, “Rep. von Haefen’s posts show she lacks the judgment to hold public office. For the sake of her constituents, she needs to resign now.” House Speaker Destin Hall called it “disgraceful,” and Rep. Tricia Cotham didn’t hold back, saying the image of a beheaded Trump and a swastika “threatens our democracy and encourages violence.”

Why This Hits So Hard for MAGA

Let’s be real: this isn’t just about a dumb social media post. President Trump survived an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The bullet came this close to taking him out, and now we’ve got a sitting state representative sharing images of him beheaded? That’s not just tasteless it’s dangerous. On X, the MAGA community is livid. Users like @KashPatelNewsX are calling it “a direct threat,” and others are demanding von Haefen face legal consequences for inciting violence. This is personal for every patriot who sees Trump as the last line of defense against the radical left.

Von Haefen’s Response: Damage Control or Dodging Accountability?

By June 15, von Haefen knew she’d stepped in it. She deleted her entire X account poof, gone and ran to Facebook with a statement that sounds like it was written by a PR intern: “I posted a video from the No Kings protest, and one protester’s sign was inappropriate. I edited the video to remove it. I condemn all political violence.” That’s it? No apology for sharing the image in the first place, no acknowledgment of the pain it caused Trump supporters. Just a quick “oops” and a disappearing act.

Republicans aren’t buying it. Speaker Hall is digging into what the legislature can do, talking to attorneys about possible censure or other consequences. Rep. Cotham put it bluntly: “Her decision to post this is disgusting.” Even political analyst Jason Husser from Elon University chimed in, saying that in today’s polarized climate, posting something this graphic was guaranteed to blow up. And blow up it did.

Where’s the Democratic Party?

Here’s the kicker: the North Carolina Democratic Party is acting like this never happened. As of June 16, 2025, not a peep from Governor Josh Stein, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives, or the state party. Nothing. Zip. This is the same crew that was quick to condemn a shooting in Minnesota that same weekend, where two politicians were targeted. So, why the silence when it’s one of their own stirring the pot? The hypocrisy is deafening, and it’s only fueling the MAGA fire.

The Bigger Picture: North Carolina’s Political Powder Keg

North Carolina is a battleground state, folks. Republicans are one House seat away from a legislative supermajority in 2026, and tensions are sky-high. This scandal comes on the heels of other controversies, like GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s fiery rhetoric in 2024 about “some folks need killing” in a historical context. The state’s political discourse is a tinderbox, and von Haefen just tossed a match into it.

For Trump supporters, this isn’t just about one bad post it’s about a pattern of hatred from the left. From the assassination attempt to this sickening imagery, the MAGA movement feels under siege. And they’re not wrong. Von Haefen’s post is a symptom of a deeper problem: a radical left that’s willing to normalize violence to silence their opponents.

Why Von Haefen Needs to Go

At JVPolitical.com, we’re not mincing words: Julie von Haefen has no business representing anyone in North Carolina. Sharing an image that glorifies violence against President Trump, especially after what he’s been through, is unforgivable. Her weak apology and disappearing act only prove she’s more interested in saving face than taking responsibility. The NCGOP, Wake County GOP, and every Trump supporter on X are right to demand her resignation. Anything less is a slap in the face to every patriot who believes in law, order, and respect for our leaders.

What Happens Next?

This story’s far from over. Speaker Hall’s talks with legislative attorneys could lead to serious consequences for von Haefen, maybe even a formal censure. On X, hashtags like #NCGOP and #MagaStrong are blowing up, with Trump supporters keeping the pressure on. This scandal’s gone viral, and it’s not dying down anytime soon. The MAGA movement is fired up, and they’re not letting this slide.

FAQs

What exactly did Julie von Haefen post?

She posted a video on X from the “No Kings” protest in Raleigh on June 14, 2025, showing a protester with a sign that had a guillotine, a beheaded Trump mask, and the words, “In these difficult times, some cuts may be necessary.” A swastika was also visible on another prop.

Why does the NCGOP want her to resign?

The NCGOP says von Haefen’s post shows she lacks the judgment to serve in public office, especially since it promotes violence against President Trump.

Did von Haefen apologize?

Sort of. On June 15, 2025, she posted on Facebook, saying the sign was “inappropriate” and that she condemns political violence. She also deleted her X account and the post, but many see it as too little, too late.

Have Democrats said anything about this?

Nope. As of June 16, 2025, the North Carolina Democratic Party, Governor Josh Stein, and House Democratic Leader Robert Reives have stayed silent.

Could von Haefen face legal trouble?

Some folks on X are calling for charges like inciting violence, but as of June 18, 2025, there’s no word on any legal action. Speaker Hall is looking into legislative options, though.

References

• Raleigh News & Observer, “NC Rep Julie von Haefen faces backlash over protest video,” June 16, 2025.
• The Center Square, “Viral Trump beheading post puts von Haefen in hot seat,” June 16, 2025.
• Hindustan Times, “Did NC Democrat Julie von Haefen call for Trump’s beheading?” June 15, 2025.
• WRAL, “NC GOP demands Democrat resign over Trump beheading image,” June 16, 2025.
• Various X posts, June 16-17, 2025.

JV Charles is the Senior Editor at JVPolitical.com, a proud MAGA supporter, and a voice for conservative values. Follow us for more unfiltered takes on the issues that matter.