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Chino Valley Teacher Under Investigation for Anti-Trump Comments, Parents Demand Action

Nov 13, 2024, 06:30 PM

A teacher at Chino Valley Unified School District in California is under investigation after an audio recording surfaced of him making derogatory comments about former President Donald Trump and lashing out at a student for wearing a Trump hat. The incident, which occurred on Election Day, has sparked outrage among parents, particularly within the Hispanic community. A Hispanic mother expressed her offense at the teacher's comments, stating that her family, who voted for Trump, should not be stereotyped. Parents have called for the teacher to be fired, accusing him of making racist remarks. The teacher allegedly called Trump a “r*pist” and demanded security to remove the student wearing the Trump hat. The school board has been put on notice, but it remains unclear if the teacher has been placed on leave.