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Kaukauna Teacher Put on Leave After Mocking White House Shooting

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Patrick Meyer, a Kaukauna teacher, posted on X mocking White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting with references to assassins and a “MAGAA” slogan.
After the post was deleted, the Kaukauna Area School District placed Meyer on administrative leave and rejected conduct that encourages violence.
U.S. Representative Tony Wied and state Rep. Ron Tusler condemned the post as disgusting rhetoric, prompting community members to voice criticism and support at the board meeting.

History

Historical Context

The August 12 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville erupted after the city’s plan to remove a Robert E. Lee statue—a response that began after the 2015 Charleston church shooting. Hundreds of white-nationalist groups clashed with counter-protesters, and James Alex Fields Jr. rammed his car into the crowd, killing Heather Heyer and wounding 35 people. The violence spurred nationwide debate over Confederate symbols and hate-filled speech.

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Story summary

Patrick Meyer, a Kaukauna teacher, posted on X mocking White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting with references to assassins and a “MAGAA” slogan.
After the post was deleted, the Kaukauna Area School District placed Meyer on administrative leave and rejected conduct that encourages violence.
U.S. Representative Tony Wied and state Rep. Ron Tusler condemned the post as disgusting rhetoric, prompting community members to voice criticism and support at the board meeting.

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