2024 GOP Candidate Derrick Evans Faces Backlash for Sharing Noose Ornaments Image

Evans, who served time for his participation in the Capitol riot, quickly deleted the post and claimed it was not a call for violence.

Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state lawmaker and 2024 Republican congressional candidate, faced backlash after sharing an image of a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments depicting Democrats in nooses.
Evans quickly deleted the post and claimed the tree and ornaments were not his, stating it was 'not in good taste' and 'not a call for violence'.
Evans is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and his unfounded claims about the 2020 presidential election being fraudulent.
He served a three-month sentence in federal prison for his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, during which he livestreamed his activities.
On the second anniversary of the Capitol riot, Evans announced his run for Congress, stating it was an important anniversary in US history.