Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, recently faced backlash after a viral video showed her avoiding questions about controversial tweets she wrote calling for former President Barack Obama’s death. The video, shared by comedian Jason Selvig of The Good Liars, captured the tense exchange during a recent event.
In the video, Selvig approached Morrow with a request for her autograph, but his request came with a twist. “I was wondering if I could grab your autograph,” Selvig politely asked, to which Morrow responded, “Oh, you’re so kind.”
Selvig quickly clarified the situation by showing Morrow one of her past tweets. “This is one of your tweets,” he said, reading aloud, “It said, Obama did it. Hillary did it. Schiff did it. Comey did it. Holder did it. And it says, ‘death to traitors’ on there.” When asked to sign the tweet, Morrow appeared uncomfortable and declined. “Yeah, yeah, I do mind signing it for you,” she said, turning to walk away.
Selvig persisted, asking if she would sign another tweet in which she allegedly suggested killing Obama on Pay-Per-View. Morrow continued to ignore the requests and walked away without responding. “Will you sign the tweet where you said, a firing squad for Obama, a Pay-Per-View death?” Selvig asked again. The candidate did not engage further, leaving the comedian to remark, “Well, she tweeted it, that she wanted Obama to be killed by a firing squad on Pay-Per-View, but she wouldn’t sign the tweet.”
The resurfaced tweets have drawn significant criticism, as Morrow has previously spread conspiracy theories tied to the QAnon movement. In addition to her controversial comments about Obama, Morrow has falsely accused teachers of being “groomers” and claimed that the plus in LGBTQ+ represents pedophilia.
Morrow’s views and inflammatory rhetoric have sparked concern among critics who worry about her potential leadership in North Carolina’s education system. Her promotion of conspiracy theories and violent imagery, particularly in a role responsible for overseeing public education, has raised alarms about the tone and direction of her candidacy.
As the video circulates widely on social media, Morrow’s refusal to address her past statements about Obama is fueling further debate. In a political landscape where accountability and transparency are key, Morrow’s evasive response to Selvig’s questions only intensifies the scrutiny surrounding her campaign.
With the election approaching, Morrow’s candidacy may face increasing challenges as voters assess whether her past statements and controversial views align with the values and responsibilities expected of the state’s top education official.