A TikTok video circulating widely on X sparked a wave of outrage and calls for federal investigation after the creator appeared to encourage the assassination of President Donald Trump, even offering to send “naughty letters” to whoever carried it out. The clip has gone viral, drawing millions of views and becoming the centre of a political firestorm.
What the viral video shows
The 41-second clip features a young woman, identified on TikTok by the username @myfriendelise, filming herself inside a bathroom. In a casual, confessional tone, she rants about Trump before abruptly escalating to a direct call for violence, saying someone should “take him out already.” She then adds, with a smile, that if the person is arrested, she would write them “dirty letters” in jail.The tone of the video is light, joking and almost playful, which contrasts sharply with the seriousness of her statements. Many viewers interpreted the remarks as a genuine threat rather than satire.The creator behind the video is known publicly as Elise, a Portland-based TikTok user. Her profile was linked repeatedly across multiple X accounts sharing the clip.
Online reactions to the viral post
The video triggered thousands of comments across X, with users demanding immediate action from federal agencies. Here are the most prominent reactions:
- “Evil! Arrest her now!”
- “SHUT OFF @tiktok_us”
- “Please arrest this woman. People are way too comfortable making threats.”
- “When she says we does that mean her multiple personalities”
- “Yes. She needs to be picked up.”
- “Demonic possession is real!”
- “A visit from the Secret Service and a charge from the DOJ seem to be in order!”
- “Is this legal?”
- “This individual is calling for the assassination of Donald Trump. She must be picked up immediately.”
The responses show how quickly political commentary online can escalate into broader debates about national security, political extremism and digital accountability.
Why the video struck a nerve
The TikTok emerged during a period of heightened political tension in the United States, with national debates increasingly framed through culture-war lenses. The flippant tone, the bathroom setting and the performer-style delivery made the video appear unserious to some viewers, but the message was seen as crossing a clear legal and ethical line.
