An Oklahoma councilwoman has resigned immediately following a wave of backlash over a Facebook post in which she told a Trump supporter to take her own life.
Bree Montoya, who represents Ward 3 on the Norman City Council, announced her departure at the start of Tuesday’s council meeting, citing her years of service to the community.
“I have served the community since 2008, and I am ready to pursue other opportunities,” she said. “That being said, I am resigning immediately from Council Ward 3. Thank you, Ward 3. It’s been an honor to serve.”
The post that triggered the controversy stemmed from a political disagreement over the “No Kings” protest earlier this summer.
Screenshots of Montoya’s comments circulated widely on social media and were shared by the conservative account Libs of TikTok, which frequently highlights inflammatory posts by public figures.
Audra Abbott, the woman involved in the exchange, told FOX 25 that the post likely would not have drawn a strong reaction if it had not gone viral.
“If it hadn’t gone viral with Libs of TikTok picking it up, I don’t think anything would have happened at all,” she said. “I don’t think there would have been a public