Retired Professor’s Outburst Over Campus Conservative Group

A retired professor was recently recorded calling conservatives “Nazis” following the approval of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at a Colorado university.

David Kozak, a former anthropology professor at Fort Lewis College, was filmed expressing his anger on November 7, after the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) voted to approve the TPUSA chapter during an emergency meeting. This decision came after a prior rejection of senior Jonah Flynn’s proposal to establish the group, creating quite a stir on campus.

The ASFLC’s decision to change course clearly frustrated Kozak, who not only insulted the person filming but also labeled TPUSA supporters as “Nazis.” He emphatically yelled, “F–Nazi,” further exclaiming, “Come on, fascists! Come on, Nazi lovers!”

Kozak’s tirade follows ongoing challenges for TPUSA chapters at liberal arts colleges, especially those in areas that heavily favored Democrat Kamala Harris in the last election.

A spokesperson from Fort Lewis College confirmed that Kozak retired from the institution in 2022 and is no longer associated with it. They emphasized the college’s commitment to fostering an environment rooted in academic rigor, freedom of expression, and civil dialogue.

Flynn had previously drawn scrutiny for attempting to launch a TPUSA chapter, which led to a petition asserting that TPUSA’s presence was detrimental to students. This petition, initiated by the Fort Lewis College community on October 17, has gained over 400 signatures, claiming TPUSA engages in actions that undermine the safety and well-being of the community.

The petition stated, “At a university where many students identify as Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, or from other underrepresented backgrounds, this harm cannot be ignored. We urge Fort Lewis College to refuse to recognize the TPUSA chapter as a registered student organization (RSO) and prioritize the safety and well-being of its students.”

In contrast, shortly after the initial rejection of the chapter, a counter-petition was launched in support of TPUSA, amassing over 1,000 signatures.

Ultimately, the student government reconsidered and approved the TPUSA chapter on November 7. Kozak did not respond to requests for comment regarding the incident.