Krassenstein Suggests Poisoning Instead
Influencer’s Controversial Posts
On August 15, 2025, left-wing influencer Brian Krassenstein posted on X that U.S. officials should have positioned snipers in Anchorage,
Alaska, to “take out” Russian President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Donald Trump.
Escalating Remarks
After criticism, Krassenstein doubled down with a follow-up: “Correction.
We should p*ison him instead. Make it less obvious.”
Backlash and Moderation Debate
The posts sparked outrage, with many accusing him of promoting violence.
Despite this, his account was not suspended, raising questions about X’s moderation rules and enforcement.
Political Reaction
Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow condemned the broader response to the Trump-Putin summit,
warning it showed “a dangerous willingness to escalate tensions.”