GOP gubernatorial candidate repeatedly threatens to hang elected officials for ‘treason’

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 438

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Anthony Hudson, a Genesee County truck driver running for the Republican nomination for governor, has made a habit of threatening elected officials with hanging for “treason,” making such threats at least twice since the start of 2026.

On Jan. 4, in a video posted to Hudson’s social media, he says, “It’s time to get the rope” — while holding a large loop of rope around his arm — as a call to action to …

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