West Yellowstone Mayor Jeff McBirnie is facing criticism from some residents after posting a message on Facebook over the weekend that read, “I’m ANTIFA. F Trump and his Nazi followers.”

McBirnie confirmed the authenticity of the post Tuesday, saying it was an expression of his right to free speech as protected by the first amendment.

“It was my way of attending the No Kings protest last Saturday which I couldn’t attend,” he told the Chronicle in a phone call. “I have a First Amendment right to peaceful protest.”

The post, shared with the Chronicle and via a Facebook group, drew criticism from residents of the small tourist town at the western entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Amy Beegel, a local business owner, said the behavior was concerning and noted some have called for McBir

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