A transgender-identifying former volunteer for Wisconsin Democratic socialist congressional candidate Katrina deVille allegedly made numerous extremist calls for violence against Republicans.
Teha Delaruelle, who identifies as female, reportedly posted videos and messages on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms that were reposted by outraged conservatives. In one video, Delaruelle speaks in front of a dry-erase board that appears to read “Kill your local Republican,” pointing at the message. She also stated: “We’re going to make this the moderate position for the state of Wisconsin. But I need your help, because we have one month to do this, so let’s do it.”
In another post, Delaruelle called for a “trans jihad” to fight against “the oppressor, the bigots, and the animals that make up MAGA.” She added: “For decades, everyone else, all of the marginalized in-house minorities, we’ve had to be the ones that walk down the streets with anxiety, with fear, but no, no more. No more, folks. We’re gonna do the reverse. We’re gonna make it so that they will be the ones that have to walk down the streets in fear, anxiety, and worry. And we’re not gonna make this, like, oh, they gotta do this for like a week or something where they get really scared. No, this is their new reality.”
In response to a request for comment, Delaruelle said: “No, I don’t wish violence, and I post satire of what the right posts. I was too edgy, and it hurt people, and I’m sorry. I just want to be left alone.” Her TikTok account bio states: “I never advocated for anything hurtful.”
Katrina deVille confirmed that Delaruelle was only a volunteer for a brief period and was removed after it became clear she was “deeply troubled.” DeVille added that Delaruelle was later blocked from campaign social media accounts because “they were actively creating a dangerous situation around my campaign.” The candidate’s platform includes a $22 minimum wage and the impeachment of former President Donald Trump. Messages posted on an X account linked to Delaruelle read: “I’m trans” and “I’m trans fem.”
The Republican Party of Brown County condemned the violent rhetoric in a Facebook post, stating: “This kind of violent rhetoric is unacceptable and dangerous. The Republican Party of Brown County rejects all political violence and threats. We will continue working for a safer, more civil Wisconsin.”
As of Thursday afternoon, Delaruelle still has social media posts endorsing deVille for Congress.
