Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, made several statements on his social media account on March 12, 2026, addressing issues related to communism and North Korea.
In a post at 00:00 UTC, Maddock wrote, “Communists like this are the most ruthless people on earth. We should free all people from these terrorists.” Later that night at 00:40 UTC, he added another statement about North Korea: “The word ‘freedom’ does not exist in communist North Korea.” In a third post at 01:11 UTC, Maddock commented on an unspecified event or image with the words, “Love this! Let them eat king crab! https://t.co/HOlTTAAHtp”
North Korea is widely recognized as one of the most restrictive countries in terms of civil liberties and political freedoms. The regime maintains tight control over information and limits citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and movement. Matt Maddock serves as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
