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| Surprise Return to Instagram: Katherine Asplundh, wife of Pennsylvania billionaire heir Cabot Asplundh, returned to Instagram after previously quitting the platform. She resurfaced by sharing photos from her brother-in-law Carl’s wedding, sparking interest and attention from her followers. |
| Legal Troubles for the Asplundh Family: The Asplundh family, owners of the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., faced significant legal issues in the past, including a $95 million fine for hiring undocumented workers in 2017. This legal history adds context to the family’s public image. |
| Previous Social Media Fallout: Katherine Driscoll Asplundh faced backlash after attempting to purchase an Instagram handle already in use. The ensuing social media fallout led to her temporarily shutting down her Instagram account. She has since resumed posting on Instagram and TikTok, sharing updates and personal moments. |
The wife of a Pennsylvania billionaire heir has made a surprise return to Instagram after previously quitting the platform due to exposed private messages. Katherine Asplundh, who had seemingly deleted her popular Instagram account in May, resurfaced on social media over the weekend. She shared several snapshots from her brother-in-law Carl‘s wedding to his long-time partner Savanna Smith. The celebration took place on Saturday, with Asplundh expressing her joy by posting, “Special day celebrating @carl48 and @savanna_smith5,” along with a picture of the newlyweds sharing a kiss.
In the subsequent slides of her Instagram story, Asplundh showcased her style in a vibrant, multi-colored dress as she posed around a picturesque grassy yard. The wedding was held at the charming Hotel Du Village in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with photos posted by the bride tagging the scenic location. Asplundh’s return to Instagram and her celebratory posts from the wedding have sparked interest and attention from her followers, marking her re-emergence on the social media platform.
Legal Troubles for the Family
The Asplundh family owns the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in Pennsylvania, which is the 109th largest private company in America with a revenue of $5.42 billion in 2023, according to Forbes. However, their history also includes significant legal issues.
The family was once fined $95 million for hiring undocumented workers and pleaded guilty to employing workers using false identification papers in 2017. According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Asplundh has to fork over $95 million, the largest settlement ever in an immigration case.
Katherine’s Struggles Continue
When Katherine Driscoll (now Asplundh) married 27-year-old tree service heir Cabot Asplundh on April 27, she wanted to make the celebration Instagram official by changing her name on the platform to match her new legal name. But since the desired handle @katherineasplundh was already taken, she messaged the account’s owner about purchasing it.
The owner, who also goes by Katherine Asplundh, politely declined. She uses the account for personal posts for friends and noted that Instagram prohibits selling accounts.
Irritated Response and Social Media Fallout
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An irritated Driscoll Asplundh then argued that Kate wasn’t truly named Katherine Asplundh. In desperation, she searched for ‘Katherine Asplundh’ on Facebook, finding no other results. Convinced she was unique, she demanded proof of identity.
This approach did not sit well with Kate or others online. Criticism poured in when screenshots of their direct messages surfaced on social media forums like NYCInfluencesnark sub-Reddit.
After being refused again and facing public backlash, Driscoll Asplundh shut down her Instagram account. The ridicule expanded as numerous users created variations of the handle she sought.
Resurfacing Online After Hiatus
Along with reactivating her Instagram account, Katherine Asplundh ended her month-long TikTok hiatus on Saturday. The new posts included a daily routine video and horse riding ASMR clips, featuring herself modeling a ‘fun dress’ from her brother-in-law’s wedding.
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