Brookfield alder resigns after anti-Muslim posts uncovered

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Kris Seals, a Brookfield alderman, has resigned following public outcry over anti-Muslim social media posts he made. Though Seals initially resisted calls for his resignation, he has since backpedaled and apologized for his comments, which discussed violence against Muslims.

“I would like to apologize to the Muslim community for my insensitive and inappropriate statements I made online,” Seals said in an emailed statement which was shared by Brookfield City Attorney Jenna Merten, the

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