Overview
- Vail School District confirmed the photo shows Cienega High’s math teachers and said the shirts were a math-themed costume unrelated to any person or event.
- The district’s Facebook posts with the image and an apology explaining the costume were later deleted without an stated reason.
- Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet and Arizona Rep. Rachel Keshel amplified the photo and called for firings, though Kolvet later shared evidence the costume existed before Kirk’s death.
- News outlets found similar “Problem Solved” shirts were sold online in 2024, and prior-year images were cited, while some alumni and critics dispute that the same shirts were worn last year.
- District officials reported doxxing and death threats against educators to police, and the Arizona Education Association urged law enforcement to investigate the harassment.