A woman in Texas infiltrated a high school group chat and then leveraged her large Facebook group to rally others, allegedly with the aim of threatening teachers and students to start a Turning Point USA chapter.
This individual, affiliated with a local Facebook group, shared information from a private chat that involved a student and an organizer planning to establish the chapter. Screenshots from the group depicted women contacting teacher sponsors and pushing fellow members to blackmail them. A post revealed by a Harris County mom shed light on these activities.
The Facebook group, called “Be The Change SBISD,” has over 700 members discussing issues related to the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, Texas.
One user, Nathalie Herpin, encouraged others in the group to send letters to two specific school teachers. She urged them to focus on their education duties and reminded them of the diverse range of students they serve, many of whom have faced significant trauma.
The teenager involved in forming the Turning Point chapter reportedly shared internal information with this private Facebook group, encouraging its members to manipulate and intimidate the teacher sponsors. This drew concern, as critics pointed out that these are just students.
Herpin holds a leadership position in the Spring Branch Democrat Club, and she also made a controversial claim that the assassination of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk was driven by right-wing sentiments.
In her message, she expressed concern over the potentially dangerous implications of introducing such divisive rhetoric within schools, especially following Kirk’s recent murder, which she connected to the general atmosphere of conflict surrounding right-wing figures.
The individual accused of Kirk’s murder, a 22-year-old, has been linked to contentious online content. The specifics of that connection raise questions about the motivations behind such violent acts and how they relate to broader narratives.
Herpin did not respond to requests for comments regarding her posts. Meanwhile, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is reviewing the situation.
“These are sick people,” Paxton stated on X. “My office is looking into these messages concerning potential legal violations. The oppressive culture from the radical left must be completely challenged. We won’t back down or remain silent.”
Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, expressed that adults in Texas are acting irresponsibly by engaging with minors in such a manner, particularly following a tragic event like Kirk’s assassination.
He called it “dishonorable” and expressed the need to determine if any laws have been broken.
This story is still unfolding, and updates may be provided as new information becomes available.
