What did Annie Dunleavy say to Trump supporters? Cheshire Teacher cries after reportedly resigning over viral Snapchat

A special education teacher from Connecticut named Annie Dunleavy reportedly resigned after her private Snapchat video seemingly threatening Donald Trump supporters became viral earlier this week.

“If you voted for Trump, literally, please delete me, block me, get rid of everything of me, or step to me so that I know what’s up and then I can handle you how I see fit,” the young woman said in her video.

Annie Dunleavy further continued:

“Just because you won, doesn’t mean we won’t remember who the f*ck you voted for. You are not in the clear. Please, please, don't test your gangster on me because you'll end on a stretcher, gone forever.”

Her TikTok sparked outrage among conservatives and she was put on temporary leave by the Chapman Elementary School, Cheshire, where she worked. However, reports of Annie Dunleavy seemingly resigning from the school district surfaced online.

Amid ongoing backlash, Annie Dunleavy even told News 8 WTNH how her message was communicated in a “moment of high emotion” and that she “shouldn’t have posted” the video.

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Exploring further the controversy surrounding Annie Dunleavy

Annie Dunleavy explained to WTNH what she intended when she seemingly warned Trump supporters to stay away from her and even threatened violence against them.

“The message that I was trying to get across, it came off very wrong, which was, you know, if this is going to give people almost the permission in their minds to enact violence against women or anybody, I wanted to basically just say, I’m not going down without a fight,” she stated.

Dunleavy further mentioned how she would continue to fight for herself, if anybody tried to harm her, she would defend and protect herself. She also broke down during the conversation and shared how it’s her “life’s dream to be a teacher.”

“I consider those kids as my kids. I don’t have any of my own. And they feel that for me. And, um, I just, it’s so fulfilling, it’s so rewarding, um, and I know what people really see right now, I don’t look like that person. But I truly would do anything to help any child and any family in need,” she added.

Meanwhile, Cheshire Superintendent Jeffrey Solan shared in a press release how they were “inundated with calls and emails” about the viral video from community members. Solan also called the video “hurtful” and “deeply concerning” but assured that it was in no way a reflection of the position of their school system.

People from the locality even raised concerns during this week’s town council meeting. For instance, Amy Bourdon, a parent, and Trump supporter told WTNH how the viral Snapchat was almost like a “death threat,” adding:

“Our lives have been targeted by an individual that cashes a paycheck from the town of Cheshire every week.”

Likewise, fellow resident Lori Barnes whose grandson was a student in Cheshire shared how she would not “hand him off” to any school if Annie Dunleavy was there."I cannot unsee that video," she added.

State Senator Rob Sampson also issued a statement criticizing Annie Dunleavy’s video and also sent a letter to the superintendent on November 12.

"It is my belief that the nature of these remarks necessitates immediate action, as this behavior is beyond unacceptable and sends a damaging message to the community. Disciplinary actions, in this case, should clarify that such conduct cannot and will not be tolerated within Cheshire Public Schools."

As the school and law enforcement were investigating the matter, she was put on temporary leave. However, reports emerged that she allegedly stepped down from her role. The Cheshire police department even shared with the press how they were “aware” of the video and were probing into the matter.

Later, they confirmed, after discussion with the State’s Attorney Office, that Annie Dunleavy wouldn’t face any criminal charges.