Stephen Cooper, a Satanist biological male who identifies as a woman named Katrina DeVille and is running as a Democratic Socialist in the 2026 primary for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, has been forced to delete a campaign-related video showing him at a gun range shooting at targets that included President Donald Trump.
Cooper was subsequently banned from speaking at the Democrat Party’s 8th Congressional District convention being held this weekend at UW-Green Bay.
After facing the severe blowback for the unhinged video, Cooper posted a TikTok video attempting to walk back the controversy, claiming he does not advocate violence while still calling for Trump’s impeachment on “day one” in office.
The original campaign post included imagery of Cooper firing at Trump-themed targets.
The reel showing Stephen Cooper (Katrina DeVille for Congress) shooting president Trump next Jeffery Epstein was taken down from social media after serious concerns about his mental health and gun violence. pic.twitter.com/xWVdQl5UOh
— deplorablehomo (@deplorable_homo) May 3, 2026
In the damage-control video posted to social media, Cooper begins by singing “Faithfully” by Journey.
Cooper goes on to say:
“There are some things I said online last week… I do not advocate for violence. I condemn it… I don’t think that [the brewery] is entirely in the wrong by saying I’ll feel some relief when this president’s term is over… I wasn’t wishing [violence]. There’s a big difference… I want him gone… I am one of the fewest that I’ve seen advocating for his impeachment on a consistent basis.”
WATCH:
Cooper describes himself as an “openly proclaimed Satanist,” his campaign manager is also a trans-identified male, and the campaign is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Stephen is an openly proclaimed Satanist pretending to be a woman named Katrina DeVille. He is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and was recently banned from the Democratic 8th District convention for violent rhetoric. pic.twitter.com/bqSX35BbX9
— deplorablehomo (@deplorable_homo) May 3, 2026
Stephen Cooper’s campaign manager is also a trans identified male. pic.twitter.com/HIncH8Rtx4
— deplorablehomo (@deplorable_homo) May 3, 2026
Cooper’s campaign website lists “human rights,” universal healthcare, raising the federal minimum wage, affordable housing, taxing mega churches, and “free” childcare as top priorities.
Trans woman Katrina DeVille, self-described lesbian socialist, is running for congress in rural WI-8. The trans identified male backs puberty blockers & gender surgeries for kids, pornographic books in schools, and drag queen story time. Perfect for the Wisconsin Bay area,… pic.twitter.com/xX9JQHIuq1
— deplorablehomo (@deplorable_homo) January 12, 2026
No law enforcement or Secret Service statements have been issued about the threatening video as of Sunday, and the Democrat Party of Wisconsin has not released any formal press statement beyond the internal decision to bar Cooper from the convention.
The 8th District remains a competitive seat in northeast Wisconsin, and Cooper is one of several candidates seeking the Democrat nomination ahead of the August primary.
The Gateway Pundit will continue to follow developments in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District race and any further statements from Cooper’s campaign or the state Democratic Party.
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