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Texas Governor Demands Expulsion for Mocking Assassination

9/17/2025

Summary

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged the expulsion of a Texas State University student for mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination during a memorial.
A video showed the student imitating being shot and spitting on a participant.
Abbott asserted that "mocking assassination must have consequences," deeming such behavior unacceptable in schools.
Texas State President Kelly Damphousse condemned the actions, stating they violate university values.
The student has been identified and is no longer enrolled, following similar incidents at Texas Tech.

History

Historical Context

The Free Speech Movement at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1964, led by figures like Mario Savio, sparked nationwide protests advocating for student rights. This historical struggle resonates today at Texas State University, where recent calls for accountability over a student's controversial actions echo ongoing debates about free speech and community standards in educational settings, highlighting tensions that persist in academic environments.

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Story summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged the expulsion of a Texas State University student for mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination during a memorial.
A video showed the student imitating being shot and spitting on a participant.
Abbott asserted that "mocking assassination must have consequences," deeming such behavior unacceptable in schools.
Texas State President Kelly Damphousse condemned the actions, stating they violate university values.
The student has been identified and is no longer enrolled, following similar incidents at Texas Tech.

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