Apology by lawmaker central to Trump beheading post offered, accepted

Published June 19, 2025 11:25am ET



(The Center Square) – Three days after her social media post related to the beheading of President Donald Trump went viral nationally, a North Carolina lawmaker has apologized.

Rep. Julie von Haefen, D-Wake, was given the time for a statement following Tuesday evening’s voting session in the House of Representatives. The session was the first since the Saturday posting in which the chamber was together for floor votes.

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