"Put Him to Sleep": Brian Krassenstein Faces Backlash Over Viral Post About Donald Trump

A major political firestorm has erupted on social media following a highly controversial post by Democratic Party influencer Brian Krassenstein. The online personality, known for his frequent and vocal criticisms of the Republican party, is being accused by many of inciting violence and urging the assassination of President Donald Trump. The fallout from the post has led to a massive wave of demands for his permanent removal from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and has prompted citizens to alert the United States Secret Service.

The controversy began when a screenshot of a post from Krassenstein’s account started circulating widely on Wednesday. In the message, which was timestamped at 3:17 AM on December 24, 2025, Krassenstein wrote that Trump is a dead man walking. He further claimed that America should "put him to sleep," NOW, adding that it is the humanitarian thing to do. The post quickly garnered over 100,000 views before becoming the center of a national debate regarding the limits of political speech and the potential for real world violence.

Critics of the influencer argue that the phrasing used in the post is a clear euphemism for state sanctioned execution or assassination. Many users on X tagged Elon Musk and the official accounts of federal law enforcement agencies, arguing that such language violates terms of service regarding the promotion of violence against protected political figures. The phrase "put to sleep" is commonly associated with euthanasia, leading many to interpret the post as a direct call for the end of the former president’s life.

As the outcry grew, supporters of the President pointed out that such rhetoric contributes to a dangerous political climate that has already seen multiple threats against national leaders. While Krassenstein has built a significant following by acting as a digital counterweight to the MAGA movement, this latest incident has alienated even some moderate observers who believe the language crossed a definitive line into criminal incitement. As of Wednesday evening, neither the Secret Service nor the management at X has issued a formal statement regarding an active investigation or the suspension of the account. However, the intensity of the reaction suggests that this incident will remain a focal point of the ongoing political war in the digital sphere as the nation prepares for a new year of high stakes political activity.