University of Oregon Fires Assistant Director Leonard Serrato After Viral Video Urging Trump Supporters to 'Kill Themselves'

Dec 24, 2024, 09:19 PM

The University of Oregon has terminated the employment of Leonard Serrato, the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, following a viral video in which he made inflammatory remarks directed at Trump supporters. In the video, Serrato urged individuals who voted for Donald Trump to 'kill themselves,' which led to widespread backlash and ultimately his dismissal. The university confirmed that Serrato is 'no longer an employee' in an official statement. This decision comes after Serrato had initially been placed on leave due to the controversy surrounding his comments.