St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2026 —

Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser has defended a Facebook comment he posted, which called for the “public hanging” of Dr. Anthony Fauci, by characterizing the statement as “rhetorical hyperbole.” The remark, made from Slusser’s personal social media account, has prompted criticism from various elected officials and calls for his resignation.

The comment drew particular disapproval from a fellow Republican official and led to demands for Slusser’s resignation from members of the Democratic party. In his defense, Slusser stated that his comment was not intended as a literal call for violence or execution. Instead, he described it as an instance of exaggerated language used to express strong public scrutiny.

Slusser’s explanation positions the remark as an extreme, figurative expression rather than a genuine threat. The incident highlights the ongoing public discourse and strong reactions surrounding prominent public health figures and policies, particularly in the context of recent years. The full extent of the backlash and any potential consequences for Slusser’s position were not detailed.



Story summarized from the original created by Will Bauer on www.stlpr.org, see more information here.

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