A Maine teacher is under fire after allegedly posting shocking calls for violence against supporters of President Trump online. JoAnna St. Germain, who teaches in Waterville Public Schools, reportedly took to social media demanding the Secret Service and military “take out” Trump backers.
Meet JoAnna St Germain, a teacher in Waterville Public Schools in Maine. She just called on the secret service and the military to “take out” Trump supporters.
These are the people teaching your kids https://t.co/0iiaDVGYAN pic.twitter.com/96liOMSBb8
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 30, 2025
Screenshots of the alleged posts blew up online, sparking outrage among parents and locals who questioned whether someone holding these views should be teaching kids. The posts raised serious concerns about the line between personal political opinions and professional conduct for educators.
So far, Waterville Public Schools officials haven’t commented publicly on the firestorm. The district is said to be looking into the incident to see if St. Germain violated any policies. This mess highlights the ongoing national debate about what teachers can and can’t say online, especially when it involves heated political rhetoric.
The outcome of the school district’s review could have big implications for how schools handle teachers’ controversial social media activity down the road. For now, Waterville parents are waiting to see how the district handles a teacher apparently wishing harm on millions of Americans.
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