Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting
Two educators faced disciplinary action after making online posts expressing disappointment that President Donald Trump survived a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Corrine Baum was fired from her position at BrightPath in Ohio, while Patrick Meyer in Wisconsin was placed on administrative leave following controversial social media comments. The incidents sparked broader discussions about free speech, professional conduct, and political rhetoric.
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Media Educators face backlash, firings after posts lament Trump surviving WHCA dinner shooting One was fired and another placed on administrative leave after posts about the shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video White House calls out 'despicable' rhetoric fueling attacks Following the third attempt on President Donald Trump’s life, White House officials are calling for accountability from the media and the Democratic Party, pointing to a 'crazed' normalization of rhetoric that radicalizes unstable people and fuels online disinformation.
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