Some people in Oshkosh are criticizing the Winnebago County Democratic Party. It comes after some farmers market goers said a party volunteer handed out hate speech materials. Oct. 13, 2025. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Winnebago County Democratic Party will not have a booth at the final two summer Oshkosh Farmers Markets of 2025 after complaints about bracelets that were handed out.
According to the parent of a child who received one of the bracelets, the items said “Is he dead yet?” The parent and local Republicans believe that referred to President Donald Trump.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin gave a statement on Monday:
The materials brought by a volunteer without the authorization of the Party are not in line with our values and we regret this happened.
Farmers market officials say on Monday that they informed the Democratic Party that the bracelets broke the market’s code of conduct, but that the party would be allowed to return. On Tuesday, however, the market announced that, by mutual agreement, the party would not have a booth at the market during the remainder of the season.
“The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market Board will be reviewing and considering revisions to market policies to prevent any similar incidents in the future,” the market posted on Facebook.
The summer farmers market runs on Saturdays through Oct. 25.
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