Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) terminated an employee for making callous and inappropriate social media comments about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The big picture: MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee issued a statement condemning the employee’s remarks as inconsistent with the university’s values and damaging to its reputation within the campus community and beyond.
- Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at an event in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, prior to his untimely death.
- Senator Marsha Blackburn publicly criticized the fired employee on social media, stating that the individual should be ashamed of their post.
What they’re saying: MTSU President Sidney McPhee released the following statement: An MTSU employee today 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. This employee has been fired effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family.
