A high school teacher in Wisconsin has found himself on administrative leave after making controversial remarks about presidential assassins. Patrick Meyer, a social studies teacher at Kaukauna High School, stirred outrage with his comments criticizing recent unsuccessful assassination attempts on U.S. presidents.
In a now-deleted post on X, Meyer referenced the infamous figures who succeeded in assassinating U.S. presidents—John Wilkes Booth, Charles Guiteau, Leon Czolgosz, and Lee Harvey Oswald. He provocatively suggested that these historical assassins would be appalled by the failed attempts of recent times. Meyer’s post included a disparaging remark and a twist on former President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, calling for a return to “great assassins.”
The Kaukauna Area School District responded swiftly, releasing a statement acknowledging the incident. They confirmed that Meyer, who has been teaching in the district for over two decades, was placed on administrative leave. The district emphasized that they are conducting a thorough review of the situation, adhering to their established policies and procedures.
As the district looks into the matter, Meyer’s comments have sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries of free speech and professional conduct, particularly within educational settings. The incident underscores the challenges schools face in addressing controversial statements made by educators on social media platforms.
Cole Tomas Allen lies face down on the floor as law enforcement officers detain him after a shooting in Washington, D.C. (@realDonaldTrump via Truth Social)
“The District has placed the employee on administrative leave and is taking additional action to review the matter in accordance with its policies and procedures,” the district wrote.
“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, expression, or behavior that may encourage, condone, or promote violence in any form,” the statement added.
The district also said that the content of the social media post “was not related to the Kaukauna Area School District, and there has been no evidence of a risk to the safety of our students and schools.”
The Justice Department charged Cole Tomas Allen in connection with the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo)
Fox News Digital reached out to the district for additional comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to Meyer for comment.
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisc., said on social media, “This type of disgusting rhetoric has no place in our society and does not represent our values in #WI08. It is not the example that our teachers should be setting for Northeast Wisconsin students.”
President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg)
The comments came amid heightened concern over political violence following the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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