CAUGHT: Educators Cheer Iran’s Trump THREAT

Two charter school employees in Pittsburgh were fired for celebrating Iranian assassination threats against President Trump on TikTok—but contrary to viral claims, there is no evidence they were rehired at another taxpayer-funded school or that they were kindergarten teachers.

Story Overview

Two Propel Schools employees terminated after posting classroom video appearing to celebrate Iranian state media threats against President Trump
Video showed staff smiling and crossing fingers with comments like “This time it will not miss the target”
Viral claims of rehiring at another Pittsburgh charter school remain unsubstantiated by any credible reporting
Incident adds to pattern of educators disciplined across 12 states since 2024 for social media posts endorsing political violence

School Employees Terminated After Disturbing TikTok Video

Propel Schools, a Pittsburgh charter network serving over 4,000 students across a dozen districts, fired two employees in January 2026 after they posted a TikTok video filmed inside a classroom. The footage showed them reacting to an Iranian state media report threatening to assassinate President Trump. The employees appeared celebratory, with one commenting that the threat would “not miss the target” this time. Propel Schools launched an immediate investigation, placed the workers on administrative leave, and terminated their employment for violating policies on professionalism and safety. The district emphasized that any suggestion of harm or violence is completely unacceptable.

No Evidence Supporting Rehiring Claims

Despite viral social media posts claiming the fired employees bragged about being rehired at another taxpayer-funded Pittsburgh charter school, no credible news sources corroborate this assertion. Local media outlets including CBS News Pittsburgh and WTAE-TV confirmed only that the two workers are “no longer employed” at Propel Schools as of January 18, 2026. Neither outlet reported any subsequent employment, and the identities of the employees remain undisclosed due to personnel privacy protections. The claim that they were kindergarten teachers also lacks verification—sources describe them only as “employees” or “workers” without specifying their roles or grade levels.

Part of Troubling National Pattern Among Educators

This incident fits within a disturbing trend of K-12 educators facing disciplinary action for social media posts celebrating or encouraging political violence. Since the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, teachers in at least 12 states—including California, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas—have been fired or suspended for similar conduct. One South Dakota teacher posted “Shoot—if only he would’ve had his scope sighted correctly.” Following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus in late 2025, additional educators nationwide faced investigations for celebratory posts. This pattern raises legitimate questions about what influences these individuals bring into taxpayer-funded classrooms.

Parents Deserve Accountability in Charter Schools

The swift termination by Propel Schools demonstrates accountability, but the broader issue remains deeply troubling for parents who entrust their children to educators. Charter schools receive public funding while operating with some autonomy from traditional district oversight, making parental vigilance even more critical. When adults tasked with shaping young minds publicly endorse violence against elected leaders—regardless of political affiliation—it erodes the foundational trust necessary for education. The fact that this video was filmed in a classroom where children learn compounds the offense. Parents questioning whether such rhetoric influences daily instruction have every right to demand transparency and assurance that such conduct will not be tolerated in any taxpayer-funded institution.

While unsubstantiated claims circulate on social media, the verified facts show Propel Schools acted decisively to protect students from inappropriate influences. However, the recurring pattern of educators celebrating political violence across the nation signals a systemic problem that warrants serious examination. Parents deserve schools where professionalism, safety, and respect for all viewpoints are non-negotiable standards—not institutions where staff feel emboldened to mock assassination threats against any American leader, let alone the sitting President during wartime with Iran.