Lucy Martinez, a Chicago elementary school teacher, has sparked a lot of reactions after it was claimed that she mocked and laughed at Charlie Kirk‘s brutal assassination.
Viral Footage Shows Teacher Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death At “No Kings” Protest
Videos circulating on social media appear to show Martinez having a bizarre interaction with a man driving a pickup truck with a giant Charlie Kirk flag on it during a “No Kings” protest event that took place last week.
The “No Kings” protests are pro-democracy demonstrations across the globe, but mainly in the United States, to stand against what participants view as the authoritarian actions and policies of the current administration.
In the footage that has now gone viral, the teacher gets upset after the man in the pickup truck says that Charlie Kirk is a hero. She appears to retaliate with a stunning gesture.
Martinez points her finger at her neck with her thumb in the air and makes a gesture that mimics a gun. She then raised and lowered her finger to her neck while appearing to mouth the word “bang” and pretending to play dead.
Many commentators, who are demanding that she be fired, say the movements appeared to mock Kirk, who died after being shot in the side of his neck at Utah Valley University in September.
School Does Not React To Outcry Amid Threats Against Teacher
Thousands rushed to Nathan Hale Elementary School, where Martinez allegedly works as a teacher, to complain and demand that she be fired.
First, the school’s website and X account were shut down, and the school’s head declined to comment on the matter. However, some claimed that the school had taken action, not in the direction that they expected.
Nathan Hale Elementary School Principal Dawn Iles-Gomez reportedly published a blistering letter to the school community where she slammed those making threats against the teacher while declining to mention the scandal.
She also declined to say if there would be disciplinary action taken against the teacher. The alleged letter said in part: “We were recently made aware of social media posts with language that resembles a potential threat to a staff member.”
It went on to say: “We take all potential threats extremely seriously to ensure the safety of our school community. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the CPS Office of Safety and Security have been notified, and CPD is currently investigating this situation further.”
The letter also reportedly stated: “additional safety support would be provided by the CPD at the start and end of the school day out of an abundance of caution.”
There is some confusion over the authenticity of the letter. Since the school is staying silent, it is impossible to know if it is a retraction or it was always fake. However, it has been revealed that Martinez was not fired from her post.
Megyn Kelly And Others Publicly Demand Teacher’s Firing
Lucy Martinez has been targeted online by anonymous social media users and some well-known individuals. Megyn Kelly said this about the educator: “Her fat a** needs to be fired.”
Former West Virginia House of Delegates member and convicted Jan 6 rioter Derrick Evans wrote on X. “The school is making Martinez out to be a victim without even acknowledging her vile behavior mocking Charlie Kirk.”
Actor Braeden Sorbo Links Teacher’s Actions To Young Republicans’ Scandal
Actor Braeden Sorbo said the teacher’s gesture is more significant than the Young Republicans’ scandal, where young leaders were caught making jokes about rape, Adolf Hitler, comparing Black people to monkeys and more.
Sorbo wrote: “Lucy Martinez, a K-8 teacher mimicking Charlie Kirk’s death at the No Kings protest. These people want you to care about a group chat leak.”
The right is still pushing for Martinez to get fired. However, despite the rumors to the contrary, almost one week after the incident, no official punishment has been revealed.
