In the pinned post to St. Germain’s Facebook account, she wrote, “The Secret Service has the perfect opportunity, if they choose to step up and take it. You are the ones with power. Coordinate. Take out every single person who supports Trump’s illegal, immoral, unconstitutional acts. Look at the sycophants and give them what they’re asking for. Every other country sees what’s happening, and they are taking stands. If you step up, we can avoid a civil war,” according to The Maine Wire.
Waterville teacher calls for Trump supporters to be assassinated.
— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) April 30, 2025
"If I had the skill set required, I would take them out myself." pic.twitter.com/LiyLsdzY9c
The Maine educator went on to express regret that she herself would be unable to kill the President and “every single person” who supports him, adding that she lacks “the skill set required”.
She wrote in full, “Secret Service, you are Americans. My beloved military, you are Americans. We, the people, are counting on you. If I had the skill set required, I would take them out myself. I’m making this post public for a reason, I promise you. Don’t waste time wondering if I’m okay. I’m not. If you’re okay, you’re lying to yourself.”
JoAnna has now posted an "apology" after this post went viral: pic.twitter.com/gB6bjkccXm
— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) April 30, 2025
Following initial reports from the outlet posted to social media, St. Germain followed up with a seemingly disingenuous half-apology. She wrote, “My friends. I am so sorry you took that post to mean that all Republicans should die. I have no beef with Republicans. I have no beef with MAGA. I meant that those in the room with Trump, who are permitting and approving his egregious actions, need to be held accountable,” she said.
She added, “I’ve been teaching history for so long, and it’s very difficult to watch things repeat in rhymes. I love each and every one of you, and I understand why you’re angry with me. I love your children. I love the disabled. I love the LGBTQ+ community. I love black and brown people. I love autistic people. My love holds no quarter for people in power actively harming those I love.”
Failing to pull back from her violent rhetoric, the teacher doubled down yet again, claiming to be “clarifying” rather than backtracking and adding additional insult and derision toward Trump supporters. “You illiterate bums, oh my gosh. I posted knowing I’d likely lose my job and benefits. I have zero shame about what I’ve said. I’m not backtracking a single thing. I believe Trump and every sycophant he has surrounded himself with (this is not you – if you’re reading this, this doesn’t apply to you. You are beneath his notice and mine) needs to die,” said St. Germain.
The principal of Waterville Senior High School was contacted by Wire, but did not respond by the time of this report.
The Secret Service told News Center Maine that it is aware of the incident: "The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the post made by Ms. St. Germain, and as a matter of practice, we do not comment on matters involving protective intelligence."
Waterville Police Chief William Bonney also confirmed his awareness of St. Germain’s threatening posts and said the Waterville PD is working closely with federal agencies. He told the News Center, "We are collaborating with federal law enforcement and school administration to ensure the safety of everyone.”
