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Teacher Resigns After Controversial Trump Videos Spark Outcry

12/27/2025

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A politics teacher at Henley College resigned after counter-terrorism investigators reviewed videos of U.S. President Donald Trump shown to his A-level students.
He faced accusations of causing "emotional harm" and accepted a £2,000 settlement.
The college referred the case to safeguarding authorities, saying the actions could be seen as radical and a hate crime.
The Free Speech Union criticized the handling, arguing safeguarding laws were misused against political opinions.

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A politics teacher at Henley College resigned after counter-terrorism investigators reviewed videos of U.S. President Donald Trump shown to his A-level students.
He faced accusations of causing "emotional harm" and accepted a £2,000 settlement.
The college referred the case to safeguarding authorities, saying the actions could be seen as radical and a hate crime.
The Free Speech Union criticized the handling, arguing safeguarding laws were misused against political opinions.