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Arizona District Refutes Viral Claim About Teachers’ Halloween Shirts as Police Increase Presence

A prior-year photo undercuts the allegation, with threats forcing added security at the school.

Overview

  • A Turning Point USA spokesperson posted a photo claiming Cienega High School math teachers mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination with “Problem Solved” shirts.
  • District leaders said the shirts were a math-themed costume reused from 2024 and shared documentation supporting that timeline.
  • Superintendent John Carruth apologized for the confusion and said the shirts will not be worn again.
  • Teachers were doxxed and received death threats, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department deployed additional deputies to the campus.
  • Andrew Kolvet acknowledged the prior-year use and later deleted his original post after media contact, while some political figures kept pressing for firings or questioned the district’s explanation.