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DeSantis Slams Arizona Teachers Over Controversial Costumes

11/4/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Arizona teachers for allegedly mocking conservative activist Charlie Kirk's murder with Halloween costumes.
School officials clarified the costumes were math-themed, predated the incident, and not intended to reference any figure.
Vail School District Superintendent John Carruth confirmed the shirts were worn last year and apologized for confusion.
Journalist Mehdi Hasan condemned the doxing of the teachers.
Online attacks continued with mixed reactions from political figures.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Arizona teachers for allegedly mocking conservative activist Charlie Kirk's murder with Halloween costumes.
School officials clarified the costumes were math-themed, predated the incident, and not intended to reference any figure.
Vail School District Superintendent John Carruth confirmed the shirts were worn last year and apologized for confusion.
Journalist Mehdi Hasan condemned the doxing of the teachers.
Online attacks continued with mixed reactions from political figures.