Brad Knott addresses crime and political divisions in recent social media posts

John Bradford Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina%27s 13th Congressional District - Wikipedia
John Bradford Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina%27s 13th Congressional District - Wikipedia
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Congressman Brad Knott, who was elected to office in 2024 after defeating Frank Pierce with 58.6% of the vote, has used his social media platform to address crime and political issues in a series of posts on October 17 and 18, 2025.

On October 17, Knott commented on a recent incident, stating: “Another preventable crime with unfathomable consequences for an American family. Separate the illegal criminals, punish them more efficiently and severely. Less tolerance, more deterrence. Enough is enough.” This post reflects ongoing national debates about criminal justice policy and immigration enforcement.

Later that evening, Knott posted a brief message accompanied by an American flag emoji: “” (October 17).

On October 18, Knott posted another message questioning political motivations regarding voter treatment: “You won’t give an inch, unless they’re a Trump voter. Right?”

Brad Knott’s recent election victory over Frank Pierce in the general election solidified his position as a representative with significant support from his constituents (243 votes to Pierce’s 171). His public statements continue to draw attention to key partisan topics such as immigration enforcement and electoral politics.



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