PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Linda Peterson, former owner of a yoga studio in Port Charlotte, has become embroiled in a significant controversy following her comments on social media about the recent death of retired Pennsylvania firefighter Cory Comperatore and an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.
The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Comperatore was tragically killed and Trump was injured. Peterson’s post, which quickly went viral, expressed disappointment that Trump did not die and appeared to condone the violence, stating, “Damn it he didn’t die. Well, at least one supporter did. I’ll take what I can get.”
Her remarks sparked a massive backlash online, with over 2.1 million views and numerous negative responses. In a further controversial statement, Peterson expressed sympathy for the shooter, suggesting that the shooter died “doing what needed to be done” and expressing hope that someone else would “accomplish the task” of killing Trump before the next election.
Following the uproar, Peterson appeared defiant, noting on Facebook that the negative comments had not impacted her personally or her business before she locked down her social media profiles.
Peterson has not responded to attempts to contact her for further comments. The situation highlights the intense political divisions and the consequences of public statements made on social media.