- John James, an English professor at Bellarmine University in Kentucky, was placed on unpaid leave after making an insensitive comment about the failed assassination attempt against former President Trump.
- His comment, ‘If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss,’ was posted on social media and brought to the university’s attention, leading to his immediate suspension.
- Bellarmine University stated that condemning violence is contrary to their values of respecting the dignity of every individual.
- Many people criticized Mr. James for his comment, with some calling for his firing and questioning the values of the Catholic education institution.
- This incident is not the only one where individuals faced consequences for insensitive remarks about the assassination attempt against former President Trump, including a nurse who was fired for similar comments.
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