TRENTON, N.J. – A social media post calling for the assassination of Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has sparked outrage and online calls for federal attention as the woman behind the post goes dark online.
The incident began when screenshots surfaced showing a comment that called for Ciattarelli top get the “Charlie Kirk” treatment. Kirk was assassinated.
The post was shared by the account Libs of TikTok, which tagged the FBI in its repost and noted that the Instagram user behind the comment has since gone private.
Key Points
- Screenshots showed a comment suggesting violence against Jack Ciattarelli
- Libs of TikTok and other users tagged the FBI in response
- The Instagram account that posted the comment was later set to private
Screenshots circulate showing alleged threat
The screenshots, which spread across X (formerly Twitter), featured a comment reading, “He need that Charlie Kirk treatment,” written under a photo of Ciattarelli with supporters.
Political commentator Matt Rooney reposted the images, writing that “Democrats love violence,” amplifying the screenshots to a wider audience. The post by Libs of TikTok, viewed thousands of times, urged federal authorities to take notice.
Account goes private after FBI mention
Shortly after the posts gained traction, the Instagram account tied to the comment was switched to private, limiting access to its content. No official statement from Ciattarelli or law enforcement has been released regarding the post.
The FBI was tagged in several of the reposts, though it remains unclear if any investigation is underway. Online threats toward political figures are generally treated as serious matters, and users are encouraged to report such posts to authorities.
The FBI and Department of Justice has not publicly commented on the matter which is developing.