The West Virginia lawmaker Michael Folk is on fire after a controversial tweet calling for Hillary Clinton's execution. Although Folk didn't really mean what he tweeted it was too late because he has to face the consequences of his irresponsible post.
Michael Folk Tweets About Hillary Clinton's Execution
Last Sunda, Michael Folk tweeted against the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and call for Hillary Clinton's execution for her alleged misdemeanor. "@Hillary Clinton You should be tried for treason, murder, and crimes against the US Constitution...then hung on the Mall in Washington, DC," Folk tweeted per CBC.
The controversial post calling for Hillary Clinton's execution has been deleted but Josh Charles posted a screenshot of it. Check it out below.
For those asking, here's the screenshot of @MichaelFolk34's now deleted tweet. Here you go: cc: @united pic.twitter.com/UBvBYQSTvr
— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) July 17, 2016
Many find the Republican delegate's post against the Democratic front-runner offensive and threatening. In an interview, Folk said that he still want Hillary Clinton to go on trial but not necessarily be executed. "It could have been said a little bit better," Folk said regretting about his post. "I regret the tone, and the second part of that tweet. The biggest misconception is that for some reason, everybody thinks I made a death threat, which I did not. Clearly it was not that."
United Airlines Suspends Michael Folk
According to Bloomberg, Michael Folk is also a pilot at United Airlines but the airline has suspended him following his scandalous post. "This pilot has been removed from flying pending our investigation," United Airlines tweeted. "We are appalled by his threatening comments."
We’re appalled by comments advocating harm to anyone. They do not represent United & we’re looking into the matter. https://t.co/TchV8CC8YK — United (@united) July 17, 2016
Not only did Folk lose his right to fly with United Airlines, the West Virginia Democratic Party is also calling him to resign. "Not only are Delegate Folk's words concerning, they are disturbing," Belina Biafore said. "Folk's actions should deem him as unfit to serve."
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