Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling
A Wyoming city councilman is facing criticism for a social media comment suggesting the state should 'hang bad judges' in response to a court ruling on abortion, which he later clarified was a statement of belief and not a threat. The remark was made in reaction to a judge blocking the state's six-week abortion ban, a decision that has sparked political debate. The councilman emphasized that his comment was not intended as a call to action, but it has drawn widespread condemnation online.
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Wyoming Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling Troy Bray, a city councilor, insists his comment was 'a statement of my beliefs, NOT a threat' after widespread criticism online By Greg Wehner Fox News Published April 30, 2026 10:11pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.
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