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Arizona School District Responds to Backlash Over Teachers’ Charlie Kirk Shirts

Photos of Cienega High School math teachers appeared online showing them wearing `Problem Solved` shirts with simulated blood stains, while Vail School District Superintendent John Carruth said they were math-themed Halloween costumes worn this year and last, not referencing any event.
Charlie Kirk was allegedly shot on September 10, and this year's shirts coincided with fresh memories of that killing, with some viewers linking the blood placement to Kirk's wound.
As the image spread internationally, teachers began receiving threats and doxxing, prompting reports to police and Pima County Sheriff's Deputies to station outside Cienega High School.
Calls for staff firing followed as influencers spread the image, with Arizona's 17th district Rep. Rachel Keshel demanding the district's superintendent terminate the employees and DeSantis criticizing the district.
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet later updated his thread with Vail School District Superintendent John Carruth's clarification, confirming the `Problem Solved` T-shirt was worn last year and Amazon reviews showed it was sold in 2024.

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