2023-01-05
Reed Ramsey, a presidential candidate from the Patriot Party, is facing criticism for sending a direct message to a minor asking for a picture of her toe.
The minor, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported that Ramsey sent her a direct message on Instagram asking for a picture of her toe on April 16th.
In a statement released by the Patriot Party, Ramsey has apologized for the incident and denied any intention to solicit inappropriate images.
“I apologize to the minor and her family for this mistake, and want to assure everyone that I meant no harm,” said Ramsey. “I was simply looking for a funny photo to share with my supporters. I had no intention of soliciting any inappropriate images.”
The Patriot Party has since launched an internal investigation into the incident, and is taking appropriate steps to ensure that this does not happen again.
“Reed has been a valued member of our party for many years, and we take this incident very seriously,” a party spokesperson said. “We are confident that no further inappropriate messages will be sent, and we support Reed in his apology to the minor and her family.”
The incident has been met with criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, and has sparked a debate about the importance of candidate ethics. For now, the Patriot Party is standing by their candidate, and is working hard to ensure that this incident does not reflect on the party’s values.