In what can only be described as a chilling display of political fanaticism, JoAnna St. Germain, an English teacher at Waterville Senior High School in Maine, is under investigation after publicly calling for the deaths of President Donald Trump and his supporters in a profanity-laced Facebook tirade that has drawn national outrage—and the attention of law enforcement.
In a now-locked-down Facebook profile, St. Germain unleashed a series of deranged and deeply disturbing posts.
“Trump and his cronies need to die,” she wrote, before suggesting that the U.S. Secret Service should “coordinate” efforts to “take out every single person who supports Trump’s illegal, immoral, unconstitutional acts.”
When challenged, she did not walk anything back—instead, she doubled down, asserting she “meant that s—t” and would “die on that hill, happily.”
Let’s be clear: This is not political commentary. This is incitement to violence, directed at a president, his supporters, and protected federal agents. It crosses every conceivable ethical and legal boundary for someone entrusted with the education and mentorship of high school students.
If any observers were hoping for contrition, they were sorely disappointed. St. Germain showed zero remorse, daring critics to “come after her” and explicitly stating she had “zero shame” about her posts.
“I posted [this] knowing I’d likely lose my job and benefits,” she admitted.
Yet, she remains on staff as of now, while an investigation unfolds.
Superintendent Peter Hallen responded with a carefully worded statement, affirming that the school district is working with authorities to assess the situation and has taken “steps to ensure everyone’s safety.” However, he stopped short of announcing disciplinary action or confirming whether the teacher had been suspended pending the investigation.
“Due process and the safety of our students and staff are my highest priority,” Hallen said.
Meanwhile, public confidence in the district’s leadership is rapidly eroding, with critics questioning how someone who publicly advocates mass political murder could be trusted with a classroom—particularly amid heightened concerns over school safety and rising political tensions nationwide.
This isn’t just about a rogue teacher with a Facebook account. It’s a snapshot of a broader collapse in professional boundaries, moral clarity, and civil discourse, particularly within some corners of American academia. The fact that St. Germain felt emboldened enough to publicly post such violent language without immediate removal or suspension reflects a dangerous trend: a growing tolerance for hate so long as it flows in the “right” political direction.
🚨#BREAKING: A Maine female high school teacher is under investigation by federal authorities after calling on the Secret Service to assassinate President Trump
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⁰A high school English teacher in Waterville, Maine identified as JoAnna St. Germain is being… pic.twitter.com/MdXErb8qjL— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 3, 2025
Had this teacher posted similar rhetoric about Joe Biden, Barack Obama, or progressive activists, she would have likely been dismissed before lunch. But because her comments targeted Trump and his supporters—a group routinely dehumanized in elite circles—the system has so far moved slowly.
And that delay speaks volumes.
