Clemson Fires Employee Over Charlie Kirk Post, Removes Two Faculty Members From Teaching
Clemson University has terminated one employee, and two faculty members have been removed from teaching duties following social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death, according to a statement posted on X, Monday afternoon.
The full statement said:
“Following an immediate and deliberate investigation into inappropriate social media content, Clemson today terminated an employee due to their social media posts.
“After being notified on Friday to stay out of the classroom, two faculty members now have been removed from their teaching duties pending investigation for termination. The University will continue to follow required processes with urgency.
“As these are personnel matters, no further details are available at this time. Clemson University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our campus community remains our top priority.”
Previous coverage below:
South Carolina Attorney General and candidate for governor, Alan Wilson, said Monday that Clemson University has full legal authority to take corrective action against faculty members who posted “vile and incendiary” comments on social media following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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