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VisitUBC Investigates Professor's Post Celebrating Trump Assassination Attempt: 'Damn, so close. Too bad.'
Jul 14, 2024, 10:28 PM
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is investigating a social media post allegedly made by a professor celebrating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The post, which has since been deleted, expressed disappointment that Trump was not killed in the recent shooting incident, stating 'Damn, so close. Too bad.' The professor's comments have sparked outrage and calls for their dismissal, with concerns raised about the radicalization of students. UBC has not yet confirmed the identity of the professor involved.
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