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Legislative Administration committee hears testimony after lawmaker’s social media posts invoking 'final solution'
Summary
The House Legislative Administration Committee heard hours of testimony from lawmakers, faith leaders and community members condemning social media posts by Representative Travis Cochran that callers say invoked Nazi-era 'final solution' language and urged deportation of a colleague. The committee will deliberate in executive session and send a recommendation to the full House.
The House Legislative Administration Committee held a public hearing on conduct referred to it after Representative Travis Cochran made social media posts that several colleagues and members of the public described as invoking the Nazi-era phrase “final solution” and calling for the deportation of a fellow legislator.
Chair opened the session by outlining the scope and rules: testimony would be limited to actions taken by Representative Cochran during the 2025–2026 term, public speakers had three minutes, and the committee would not vote at the hearing but would take up a recommendation in executive session in the coming week. Paul Smith, clerk of the House, referenced Mason’s Manual and Section 561, noting that a reprimand motion filed on the floor had already been referred to this committee.
Representative Travis Cochran addressed the panel and read a…
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