Kaukauna Teacher on Leave for Mocking Trump Assassins

A social studies teacher at Kaukauna High School in Wisconsin was placed on administrative leave Monday after posting comments on X that mocked recent failed assassination attempts on President Donald Trump, prompting widespread condemnation and a heated school board meeting.

Patrick Meyer, who has taught in the Kaukauna Area School District for more than 20 years, shared the now-deleted post shortly after a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night. The post read: "I am not impressed with recent presidential assassins. Its f***ing embarrassing! Booth, Guiteau, Czolgosz, Oswald must all be spinning in their graves! MAGAA make Americans great assassins again! Sad!" The message referenced four historical figures who successfully assassinated U.S. presidents and altered Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

The district confirmed the action in a statement, saying it had placed the employee on leave and was reviewing the matter according to its policies and procedures. "The Kaukauna Area School District is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, families, and staff, and unequivocally rejects any conduct,...