Patrick Meyer, a social studies teacher at Kaukauna High School in Wisconsin, has been terminated by the Kaukauna Area School District. The decision followed a controversial social media post made by Meyer on X that referenced historical presidential assassins and appeared to lament the lack of successful attempts, particularly in the context of an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
The school board voted 6-1 to dismiss Meyer, citing that his post created "actual material disruption to district and school operations." While one board member dissented, emphasizing First Amendment rights, the majority concluded that the teacher's online conduct warranted termination. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding educators' online speech and its impact on the educational environment.
