Wayback internet archives show Dan Koh deleted BLM posts from 2020 as he campaigns in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District. The cached snapshots list posts dated May 29 and May 30, 2020 that are no longer visible on Koh’s current public social feeds.
Dan Koh deleted BLM posts
Archive record and key quotes
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine captured public posts attributed to Koh in the immediate aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in late May 2020. One archived capture dated May 29, 2020 contains the single-line entry “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd.” Another archived entry from May 29–30, 2020 records a longer reaction: “Pretty sure centuries of systemic racism exemplified by the murder of George Floyd has something to do with the ‘situation.'”
Those entries — and a later repost dated April 20, 2021 that again used “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd” — appear in archived snapshots but are not present on Koh’s live public accounts as of this report. The Wayback snapshots document what was visible at those moments but do not provide reasons for later deletions or edits.
Timeline (archived captures)
- May 25, 2020 — George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis; nationwide protests and public reaction followed.
- May 29, 2020 — Wayback-captured entry: “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd.”
- May 29–30, 2020 — Wayback-captured comment: “Pretty sure centuries of systemic racism exemplified by the murder of George Floyd has something to do with the ‘situation.'” (captured in the same late-May sweep).
- April 20, 2021 — Wayback snapshot shows a reposted or repeated “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd.”
What the posts said and when
The archived lines are brief but direct. The single-term entry “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd” is an expression of solidarity with calls for accountability after Floyd’s death.
The longer archived line ties the killing to what it describes as “centuries of systemic racism,” wording that frames the post as commentary on the broader context behind the unrest that followed Floyd’s death.
Because the Wayback captures are snapshots, they show wording and dates but not whether posts were edited, who removed them, or the campaign’s internal decision-making. The campaign has declined to explain the deletions.
Campaign response and Koh background
Olivia Brandon, a campaign spokesperson, told Fox News Digital: “For years, Dan has spoken up, including on social media and national TV, about the murder of George Floyd and the injustices Black Americans have faced — and as a Member of Congress, he will fight every day against Trump’s racist agenda that is trying to strip Black Americans of their rights and freedoms.” This statement was provided to Fox News Digital and is quoted here as a direct campaign comment.
The campaign did not provide a reason for why the archived posts are no longer visible on Koh’s public feeds when asked. Multiple follow-up questions about the deletions were not answered before publication.
Koh’s public résumé includes senior roles in the Biden White House and service as a chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Labor and for Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. His campaign materials emphasize racial equity and related policy priorities as part of his platform.
Why it matters in the 6th District race
Records of deleted posts can matter to voters who weigh a candidate’s past statements and consistency. In a contested primary, archived social posts sometimes become talking points in debates or campaign messaging.
Koh is running in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District to succeed outgoing Rep. Seth Moulton. The Democratic primary is set for Tuesday, Sept. 1. If Koh wins the nomination, he would be the likely Democratic nominee against Republican Micah Jones in the general election.
For Democratic primary voters, the episode could factor into assessments of how Koh has talked about racial justice over time and how he positions himself to different constituencies. For local reporters, the deleted posts are a prompt to compare archived entries with the candidate’s present-day messaging and public record.
What comes next
Reporters and voters should watch for a few follow-ups before the Sept. 1 primary:
- Any additional comment from Dan Koh or his campaign explaining why the posts were deleted.
- Further Wayback or other archival captures that clarify exact wording, timestamps and whether the posts were reposted or edited.
- How primary opponents and local media cite the archived material in debates, advertisements or news coverage leading up to Sept. 1.
Frequently asked questions
- Why were the posts deleted?
- The campaign did not say why the posts were removed. Public Wayback snapshots confirm the posts existed on the stated dates but do not explain later deletions.
- Did Koh explicitly support Black Lives Matter in 2020?
- The archived posts include the hashtag-like phrase “JusticeForGeorgeFloyd” and commentary referencing systemic racism. They do not, in the archived text cited here, include an explicit organizational endorsement of Black Lives Matter.
- Could this affect the Sept. 1 primary outcome?
- It could influence some voters’ perceptions, particularly those focused on candidates’ records on racial justice. The impact will depend on how the campaign and opponents address the archive material and how local media cover it before the Sept. 1 primary.
Source attribution: This article references archived captures available via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (https://web.archive.org/) and reporting by Fox News Digital. The campaign quote above was provided to Fox News Digital by campaign spokesperson Olivia Brandon. The campaign did not say why the posts were deleted.
