(CNN) - A New Hampshire radio station cut ties to a conservative presenter after she was recorded verbally attacking Spanish-speaking workers.
Dianna Ploss, who hosted the Dianna Ploss Show at WSMN 1590, streamed a video of herself on Facebook when she confronted a group of construction workers and asked if any of them was an undocumented immigrant.
"Is United States. You should speak English, ”he says in the video as he records the workers. "Is anyone here illegal? Are these guys illegal? ”
Later in the video, when asked by a man who witnessed his tirade why he was “harassing” workers, Ploss turned to the camera and said, “He is a black man and he is going to protect the dark man from this white woman. who uses his white privilege because he walked by and heard this guy talk to all these guys working in Spanish. "
The video has already been removed, but fragments of it have appeared on the Internet.
Nashua-based WSMN 1590 said Sunday that Ploss "is no longer associated or affiliated in any way with WSMN or Bartis-Russell Broadcasting, LLC."
“At WSMN we value freedom of expression and assembly. We will not tolerate discrimination, racism or hatred, "the radio station said in a statement. "We continue to present and offer opportunities in the air for discussion, education, and the exchange of opinions and ideas."
Ploss could not be reached for comment.
In a live broadcast on her Facebook page Monday night, she said she will not "back off," "give in," or "give up" after being fired for her comments.
"They haven't silenced Dianna Ploss, I'm not leaving," she said, as she stood in front of a cut by President Donald Trump and a sign that said "MA 4 TRUMP 2020."
She said she had to "hire security" because she had been threatened through text messages, voicemail, and email by people across the United States. She called her critics "cowards," "false Republicans," and "leftists."
His live Facebook feed comes after more than 10,800 people signed a petition demanding that Ploss be removed from the WSMN lineup.
He also defended his comments in Facebook posts on Saturday where he wrote: "So if you want people in the United States to speak English, that makes you a 'racist'" and said he would not "back down."
The company that employs workers who were harassed by Ploss released a statement thanking their team and the "concerned citizen who handled this challenging situation with the utmost class and professionalism."
"I want to express my sincere appreciation for the overwhelming and most significant support you have given our company regarding the unfortunate incident that took place in our great city last week," said Tom Morin, the owner of Morin's Landscaping, Inc., at the notice
“The numerous phone calls, social media posts, emails, voice messages, and kind words in general are very encouraging and sincere. I think we can all take great pride in how quickly the community came together to demonstrate that this type of behavior is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. ”
