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Georgetown Removes 'John Brown' Flyers Echoing Kirk Killing as Campus Police Open Probe

The Education Secretary condemned the messages after reporters verified that their QR code linked to a sign-up form for an unaffiliated club.

Overview

  • Bright red posters on campus promoted a “John Brown Club” and read “Hey, fascist! Catch!,” a phrase reported on ammunition tied to the accused killer of Charlie Kirk.
  • Georgetown said the flyers were taken down and that campus police are investigating to ensure community safety.
  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon publicly rebuked the posters and said department officials spoke with university administrators who agreed to remove them.
  • Reporters who scanned the QR code found it directed to a Google Doc sign-up form inviting people to join the club and requesting email addresses.
  • The group is not listed as an official student organization at Georgetown, and officials have not determined who posted the flyers.