Trone Garriot and Konfrst Stand By While Carrigan Calls for Violence

A new report exposes far-left conspiracy theorist Xavier Carrigan, candidate for Congress in Iowa’s Third Congressional District, for openly using dangerous rhetoric that incites political violence. At the Polk County Democrat Party Steak Fry, Xavier told the crowd, “When they go low, we drive our knee right into their face.”

Democrats Sarah Trone Garriott and Jennifer Konfrst were present when Xavier made these dangerous remarks. Instead of condemning him, they’ve stayed silent. Their silence proves one thing: they’re perfectly comfortable with this kind of disgusting rhetoric. 

Carrigan’s words echo the same dangerous rhetoric used by  Charlie Kirk’s assassin. This is the reality of today’s Democrat Party: Only 38% of Democratsbelieve it is always unacceptable to feel joy at the death of someone they oppose.

“Unhinged conspiracy theorist Xavier Carrigan’s comments are reckless, disgraceful, and dangerous. Sarah Trone Garriott and Jennifer Konfrst’s refusal to condemn them proves they stand with him.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Emily Tuttle

Read the full report on Xavier Carrigan’s comments here or below:

Radical Iowa Democrat Calls for Violence, Doubles Down After Charlie Kirk Assassination
Town Hall
Sarah Arnold
September 15, 2025

Carrigan, a fringe leftist running in Iowa’s Third Congressional District, took the stage not to promote policy or unity, but to openly reject compromise and encourage violent confrontation. 

“When they go low,” Carrigan shouted to applause, “we drive our knee right into their face.”

This wasn’t a slip of the tongue. This is the core of his message. On his campaign website, Carrigan frames politics not as debate or governance, but as war. 

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NRCC spokeswoman Emily Tuttle didn’t mince words. 

“Unhinged conspiracy theorist Xavier Carrigan’s comments are reckless, disgraceful, and dangerous. Iowans deserve better; Xavier should drop out of this race now,” she said. 

Carrigan’s campaign is a threat to civil discourse and a dangerous escalation in a political environment already at its breaking point. Voters must reject this kind of extremism before more innocent lives are lost.