Overview
- A photo of Cienega High School math teachers wearing blood-stained 'Problem Solved' T-shirts circulated online, with Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet alleging the image mocked Charlie Kirk and calling for the educators to be fired.
- Superintendent John Carruth said the shirts were part of a math-themed Halloween costume worn this year and last, were purchased online, and were not intended as a political message or reference to any person or event.
- The district apologized for the offense caused and said the shirts will not be worn again, then deleted both the original photo and its apology from Facebook without publicly explaining the removals.
- District officials reported that staff have faced online harassment and doxxing and said threats are being reported to police.
- Elected officials and national figures, including Arizona Rep. Rachel Keshel and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, amplified criticism and demands for firings, while Kolvet later acknowledged prior-year use of the shirts; no firings or formal disciplinary actions have been confirmed.