NH Libertarian Party endorses ‘assassination’ of elected Democrats

Key Points:

• The New Hampshire Libertarian Party posted on social media endorsing the assassination of nearly every elected Democrat in the state, continuing a pattern of violent rhetoric including threats against Vice President Kamala Harris and a former state Executive Council member.
• The New Hampshire Department of Justice is aware of the posts but has not provided further comment, while law enforcement previously responded to similar threats made by the party earlier in 2024.
• The state Libertarian Party, chaired by Jeremy Kauffman, lost its national affiliation in May due to violations of party rules and has not responded to requests for comment; Kauffman is connected to prominent local libertarian figures and lawmakers.
• Governor Kelly Ayotte and Democratic leaders condemned the violent rhetoric, calling for thorough investigation and prosecution, emphasizing that threats of violence have no place in political discourse.
• Democratic leaders have taken steps to involve security and legal authorities to monitor and investigate the threats, underscoring the importance of safeguarding elected officials from violence based on political beliefs.