A Kaukauna High School social studies teacher was placed on administrative leave Monday after a social media post that appeared to praise historical presidential assassins began making the rounds online. Screenshots of the message spread quickly across X and Facebook before the original account was taken down. District leaders say they are reviewing the situation under school policy while elected officials and neighbors continue to weigh in.
The now-deleted post included the line, "I am not impressed with recent presidential assassins," and referenced "MAGAA," an apparent play on another political slogan, according to WLUK. The outlet published a screenshot that U.S. Rep. Tony Wied had shared to his Facebook page.
District Places Teacher on Leave
The Kaukauna Area School District confirmed it had placed the employee on administrative leave and said the situation is being reviewed under district policy, according to Appleton Post93Crescent. In an emailed statement, the district said it "unequivocally rejects any conduct, expression, or behavior that may encourage, condone, or promote violence in any form."
Lawmakers Share Screenshot
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied posted a screenshot of the now-deleted message to his Facebook page, WLUK reported. The account tied to the post appeared to use the handle @looper1973 and had been removed by the time reporters checked.
Local Outcry And Media Outreach
Local lawmakers and residents called for accountability, while some former students stepped up to defend the teacher, the Appleton Post93Crescent reported. State Reps. Shae Sortwell and Ron Tusler shared the screenshots and criticized the post, and reporters say they reached out to the teacher for comment.
Why It Matters
The post surfaced just hours after shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, an incident that triggered a Secret Service evacuation and wide law enforcement response, according to CBS News. Authorities have detained a suspect in that shooting as investigations continue.
