Universities fire employees over social media posts made after Kirk assassination 
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Two universities fired employees due to social media posts made after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to school officials.

“Yesterday, a University of Mississippi staff member re-shared hurtful, insensitive comments on social media regarding the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. These comments run completely counter to our institutional values of civility, fairness, and respecting the dignity of each person,” University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce said in a statement posted Thursday afternoon to social platform X. 

“We condemn these actions, and this staff member is no longer employed by the university,” he added.

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee said in his own statement Wednesday that an employee at the school “offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk.”

“The comments by this employee, who worked in a position of trust directly with students, were inconsistent with our values and have undermined the university’s credibility and reputation with our students, faculty, staff and the community at large,” McPhee added. 

“This employee has been fired effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family,” the school president continued. 

Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday while he was talking during an event at Utah Valley University. His death was confirmed by President Trump via his Truth Social account.

“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote.  

“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

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