Video has surfaced of a student at the University of Arizona threatening the lives of Charlie Kirk supporters by telling them to "watch your neck" and labeling them as Nazis. This incident, captured on camera, has sparked a heated debate about political polarization on college campuses and the role of institutions in managing speech that crosses into harassment. The student, a pink-haired individual, confronted a group of Turning Point USA students who had set up a tent at the university. The video, shared by Turning Point USA on social media, shows the student saying, "Hey Nazis, can you set up somewhere where I can avoid you more easily?" A student from the group responded, "Yeah, thank you, have a great day," before the pink-haired individual retorted, "Nah, f*** you Nazi, watch your neck," referencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The University of Arizona has responded to the incident, stating that it is actively investigating the matter. A spokesperson for the institution noted, "The University of Arizona does not tolerate harassing or threatening behavior." The Office of Public Safety and the Dean of Students have been in contact with the Turning Point USA students to address the situation. This case is not isolated; it reflects a broader trend of hostility toward Charlie Kirk supporters, particularly in academic settings, where such threats have led to calls for greater accountability and the suppression of extremist speech.
Since Kirk’s murder, the internet has been flooded with instances of liberal attacks that mock or celebrate his death. These incidents have resulted in individuals, including school administrators and educators, being terminated from their positions. For example, a school administrator who called Kirk’s assassination ‘fair’ has been fired, highlighting the growing tensions between free speech and the protection of marginalized groups. The case has been further exacerbated by events in Chicago, where an elementary school teacher was caught on video mocking Kirk’s death by pointing an imaginary gun at her neck and yelling, ‘Bang, bang.’ These incidents underscore the deepening divide in American society, with political movements like Turning Point USA increasingly vocal about the need to address perceived threats to conservative values and free speech in educational institutions.