Racist Burner Tangles Wisconsin Frontrunner

A Wisconsin Democrat running for governor is now tied to a crude, racist burner X account that his own campaign admits was his — and voters are supposed to just “trust” that he didn’t write the worst of it.

Story Snapshot

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s secret “Dirt McGirk” X account, registered to his email, is packed with racist, sexist, and anti‑LGBT posts.
Crowley’s campaign admits the account was his and says he and 10–12 others shared it, claiming he did not write the offensive posts.
Crowley publicly condemns the language and blames a now‑deceased friend, while another alleged user backs his denial — but no hard proof of authorship is public.
The scandal erupts as Democrats rally behind Crowley for governor, raising fresh questions about their judgment and standards.

Dem Governor Hopeful Linked to Crude Burner Account

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, now a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, has been linked to a secret X account that spewed crude comments about women, race, and people who identify as LGBT. NBC News first reported that the account, using the fake name “Dirt McGirk” and the handle @No_pork_plz, was registered to Crowley’s email and active from about 2010 to 2014. Local outlets have confirmed the account is real and that the posts are authentic, not fabrications.

The language in many posts would end careers in almost any workplace. One message said, “I wouldn’t f– her with YOUR d–!!!!” followed by “#slapyourself.” Another said, “only n— like you have #gaythoughts LOL,” mixing a racial slur with mockery of gay people. Other posts joked about never having slept with a white woman and treated sex and race like crude punchlines. These were not one‑off slips but part of a pattern of ugly “humor” that now hangs over Crowley’s run for governor.

Crowley Admits Account, Denies Writing Worst Posts

Faced with mounting scrutiny, Crowley’s campaign did not claim the account was fake. Instead, it confirmed the “Dirt McGirk” account was his and said it was registered to his email from 2010 to 2014. A campaign spokesperson said Crowley “shared it with 10 to 12 other people” and insisted he “did not write or post the problematic content in question.” The campaign also admitted Crowley authored some messages on the feed, but not the racist or anti‑LGBT ones now drawing attention.

Crowley himself issued a statement trying to distance his character from the crude content. He said, “The people who know me will be the first to tell you that I would never say these things. Bottom line: I strongly condemn the language used in these posts from a decade and a half ago.” NBC News reported that the campaign went further, blaming most of the controversial posts on a friend who is now deceased. That explanation may fit the shared‑account story, but it rests entirely on the campaign’s word rather than independent records.

Shared Account Defense, Thin Receipts

To bolster the claim of shared use, the campaign points to another man who says he also used the account. NBC News updated its story after Rayhainio Boynes, who said he was one of the people posting under “Dirt McGirk,” stated he was confident Crowley did not write the offensive messages. Townhall notes that Milwaukee figure Ray Nitti likewise claims to be one of the operators of the account tied to Crowley. These accounts support the idea that several people had the password and posted over time.

Yet none of these defenses come with hard digital evidence. The reports do not cite X platform logs, device records, Internet Protocol data, or time‑stamped access histories that show who wrote which post. The account’s registration to Crowley’s email for four years creates a clear ownership link that the campaign must explain more fully if it wants voters to accept the shared‑use story. Without a detailed timeline and technical records, the public is being asked to take a complicated explanation on faith while the crude content itself remains easy for opponents to weaponize.

Democrats Close Ranks as Scandal Grows

This controversy explodes at a key moment in Wisconsin politics. Crowley dropped out of the governor’s race earlier in 2026, then recently reentered after another Democrat left the field, drawing support from Governor Tony Evers and other party figures. As the primary shifts, Democrats are rallying behind Crowley even as these crude posts dominate headlines and raise basic questions about his judgment, his circle of friends, and how he handled his online presence years ago.

Fake news. David Crowley suspended his campaign. Vote Hong for governor.

— Sandy (@indiemusicfan4) July 18, 2026

For many conservative voters, the episode fits a familiar pattern. Democrat leaders, who often lecture the country about “norms” and “respect,” are now backing a candidate tied to a secret account dripping with racial and sexual insults, then insisting that technical excuses and shared‑account stories are enough. The scandal shows again how partisan media can focus on offensive language while leaving key questions about authorship and accountability unresolved, letting political allies skate by without firm answers.