"But Texas governor Greg Abbott has taken the campaign to another level: going after individual students. Abbott, who has more than 1.4 million followers on X, used that social media website to call for Texas State University to expel a student who appeared to mime Kirk's shooting at a vigil for Kirk. Shortly after, university president Kelly Damphousse announced that a student in a "disturbing" video "is no longer a student at TXST.""
"In another post on X, Abbott applauded Texas Tech University for allegedly expelling and arresting a student. Reposting a photo of the student being handcuffed, Abbott posted, "FAFO," the abbreviation for "fuck around, find out." A Texas Tech spokesperson didn't confirm whether the student was expelled or explain why she was arrested, and the campus police department's incident report says the student was arrested for "simple assault" but doesn't include any details on what she did."
"Abbott's office didn't provide an interview or answer multiple written questions but did email a statement from his press secretary, Andrew Mahaleris. "The Governor and First Lady continue to mourn the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk and pray for his wife, two young children, and loved ones during this tragic time," Mahaleris wrote. "We thank every Texan and American who stands together to honor Charlie's life and legacy. Any stu"
Top Republican politicians have fueled national efforts to punish higher education employees and others accused of making offensive statements about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott used social media to single out individual students, urging Texas State University to expel a student who appeared to mime Kirk's shooting. Texas State announced that a student in a "disturbing" video "is no longer a student at TXST," and the university did not answer questions about whether the student was expelled or disenrolled for another reason. Abbott also praised an alleged expulsion and arrest at Texas Tech, reposting a handcuff photo and using "FAFO," while campus officials did not confirm details.
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