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Teacher Faces Backlash for Mocking Kirk's Assassination

10/21/2025

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Lucy Martinez, a Chicago elementary school teacher, mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, during a "No Kings" protest.
Video footage shows her mimicking a gun gesture as a counter-protester praised Kirk.
The incident sparked outrage on social media and calls for dismissal from Nathan Hale Elementary School.
Chicago Public Schools said they follow a process for misconduct.
The school's website was taken down amid the controversy.

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Lucy Martinez, a Chicago elementary school teacher, mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, during a "No Kings" protest.
Video footage shows her mimicking a gun gesture as a counter-protester praised Kirk.
The incident sparked outrage on social media and calls for dismissal from Nathan Hale Elementary School.
Chicago Public Schools said they follow a process for misconduct.
The school's website was taken down amid the controversy.