Kailly Stanich

“I did not and would never put my hands on a child. Nor would I scream in her face. I have filed a police report, and they are getting the footage from the school. Once I have that, I would be happy to speak with you and have the facts. I am extremely disturbed by her lies. I went private because I am getting death threats from Charlie Kirk supporters. This is exactly why his 'club' does not belong in our schools.”

Kailly Stanich · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich denied the allegations in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“I just was very upset that the booth was even there,”

Kailly Stanich · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich acknowledged feeling upset about the TPUSA booth's presence.

“My son is very aware of the hatred and the things that Donald Trump has spewed, and he has been raised to believe that everyone should be accepted,”

Kailly Stanich · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich explained her son's awareness and perspective on political topics.

“If I would have slapped a child’s hand or screamed in her face, there were police officer booths there, there was the fire department booth there, there were tons of parents and families and other booths right next to her,”

Kailly Stanich · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich pointed to the presence of emergency personnel to dispute Hunt's account.

“He already said, ‘Mommy, I knew that they were not a good booth because of the pictures and stuff.’”

Kailly Stanich · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich shared what her son had remarked about the booth.

“I just grabbed his hand and I said no, and I said no very firm,”

Kailly Stanich · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Stanich recounted pulling her son away when he was offered a bracelet.