A social-media post in which a woman threatened to “hunt” and eat white people if federal EBT benefits are cut has sparked widespread outrage and prompted calls for authorities and platform moderators to investigate.
In the video and accompanying posts, the woman — whose identity has not been independently verified by authorities — said recipients of food benefits would “build their own nation & grow their own food,” and added, according to screenshots circulated online:
“We are going to eat regardless, even if we have to hunt you animals down & roast & eat you, the delectable crackers & cheese. We will make it happen if we have to, trust & believe me.”
The post, which commenters described as celebrating violence and using dehumanizing language, was shared across several platforms and attracted hundreds of reactions before parts of it were removed or flagged on some networks.
Legal and platform considerations
- Criminal statutes make it illegal to issue true threats of violence; prosecutors say context matters, but targeted violent threats can prompt investigation. Law-enforcement officials routinely review social-media posts that appear to threaten public safety.
- Social platforms maintain policies banning content that praises or threatens violence; companies typically remove posts that meet those thresholds and may suspend the accounts involved.
Authorities and platforms have not yet publicly confirmed any investigation specific to this post. Local police departments generally urge individuals who see direct threats or credible plans for violence to report them through official channels so investigators can assess the risk and, if warranted, take action.
Reaction and broader context
The post surfaced amid heated public debate over reductions to food-assistance programs, a policy discussion that has generated strong reactions across the political spectrum. Advocates for people facing food insecurity said the clip reflects desperation and anger in some communities, but many leaders from across the political divide condemned the language and warned against normalizing threats or dehumanizing rhetoric.
