Former Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp could potentially face expulsion from a state law enforcement association due to his social media posts referring to female lawmakers as “bitches.”
Recently, Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, a Republican from Republic, made the announcement that she is running for the 5th Congressional District. In response to this news, Culp, who previously served as the police chief for the city of Republic, expressed his strong feelings by stating, “We are the only ones who will inform the people of the 5th District about this deceitful individual.”
The post received backlash from multiple individuals, including Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, who expressed his disapproval by stating, “Only a loser would use such disrespectful language towards women, and only a coward would do it while hiding behind a keyboard.”
Loren responded to Couture by saying, “These aren’t just female bitches. Travis S. Couture is also a bitch, feel better?”
In a letter on Wednesday, President Kevin Morris and Executive Director Steve Strachan of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs expressed their disapproval of the posts, deeming them “unbecoming” of a WASPC member. According to WASPC bylaws, a member can be expelled if eight board members vote in favor of it. The letter gives Loren a chance to respond before the expulsion vote takes place.
On Thursday, Loren took to X, previously known as Twitter, to express her frustration, stating that free speech seems to be restricted. She pondered whether this censorship is a result of expressing views that are contrary to the platform’s favored candidate, suggesting that it could merely be an excuse.
In the post, he also questions whether he should surrender his freedom of speech, which the authorities have pledged to safeguard. He contemplates whether he should give in, feeling defeated, or stand up for himself and refuse to be treated unfairly.
Loren competed against Gov. Jay Inslee in the 2020 election and unfortunately lost by a margin of 56.6% to 43.1%. In response, Loren raised concerns about the integrity of the results and took legal action against then-Secretary of State Kim Wyman. The lawsuit was filed five weeks after the election, alleging fraudulent practices.
