Actor John Schneider, known for his role as Bo Duke on the TV series Dukes of Hazzard, has ignited controversy and drawn public scrutiny after making a now-deleted social media post calling for the executions of President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. The post, which was published on X at 2am local time on Thursday, accused the President of treason and advocated for their public hanging.

The comment from Schneider came as a response to a post made by President Biden, in which he expressed concerns about the threats posed by former President Donald Trump to the country's democracy. Schneider's inflammatory remarks quickly drew thousands of replies before being taken down.

Among the commentators, there were mixed opinions regarding whether Schneider's comment constituted a death threat. According to federal law, threatening harm upon the President of the United States carries potential legal consequences, such as fines and up to five years in prison.

Conservatives and media outlets, including Fox News, have been supportive of Republican efforts to initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Republicans have been investigating the business dealings of Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, in hopes of uncovering any potential improprieties that could lead to impeachment proceedings. Despite these efforts, Republicans concerned that no misconduct has been found have raised doubts about the ongoing investigations.

John Schneider's career spans several decades, with his notable role as Bo Duke on Dukes of Hazzard from 1979 to 1985. In recent years, the show faced controversy when TV Land decided to pull reruns due to the display of the Confederate battle flag on the car driven by the main characters. Schneider, who portrayed a character with the first name Beauregard, which is identical to the surname of a Confederate general, expressed opposition to TV Land's decision, criticizing what he referred to as excessive political correctness.

Additionally, Schneider gained attention recently for his second-place finish on the popular show, Masked Singer. His celebrity status and recent media coverage highlighted his struggle with the upcoming Christmas season following the loss of his wife, Alicia Allain Schneider, who passed away earlier this year after battling breast cancer.

The repercussions of John Schneider's controversial social media post are yet to be determined, as public opinion remains divided regarding the severity of his remarks and whether legal consequences should follow. As the debate continues, it serves as a reminder of the potential impact of actors' and public figures' statements in the age of social media.