US Edition‘Despicable comments:’ Florida teachers warned after Charlie Kirk assassination
Florida and South Carolina officials have dismissed educators for posting approving comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting investigations to uphold professional standards.
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was murdered on September 10, 2025, during an event at a university located in Orem, Utah.
- The shooting prompted local and federal authorities to search for a person of interest, while various districts investigated educators who posted approving comments about Kirk's assassination.
- Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on September 11, 2025, that he would investigate teachers engaging in 'vile, sanctionable' behavior celebrating Kirk's death and urged disciplinary actions.
- Multiple teachers, including Wynne Boliek in South Carolina who wrote 'America became greater' after Kirk's killing, faced suspension or firing, with U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace condemning such conduct and praising disciplinary measures.
- These events highlight official efforts to hold educators accountable for unacceptable behavior following Kirk's assassination and a push to honor his legacy, such as naming a road after him in Lake County.
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Rapid retribution: Republicans get those who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death fired
Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the internet has shown its dark side. However, retribution in the form of public firing seems to be coming swiftly. Libs of TikTok has become a steady stream of calling out those who are celebrating the death of the conservative activist, from a district attorney in Montana to college professors, Democratic candidates, and teachers. But it’s not just Libs of TikTok. Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears has cal…
DeSantis Administration Launches Investigation Into Teachers Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
TALLAHASSEE, FL (VINnews)– Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration, together with the Florida Department of Education, announced on Thursday that they will open investigations into any teacher in the state who publicly celebrates the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. “We will hold teachers who choose to make disgusting comments about the horrific assassination of […]
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