Officials from the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Justice Department is probing allegations that Turning Point USA’s Maryland chapter received reports from “left-wing” individuals to Child Protective Services.
“We’re investigating this,” stated Harmeet Dhillon, who serves as the assistant attorney general for civil rights. This inquiry follows a video of a woman, Nancy Krause, who spoke at a school board meeting in Calvert County, Maryland, claiming she had reported the conservative group’s local chapter to child protective authorities.
Krause asserted that parents were barred from attending meetings of the TPUSA chapter at Northern High School. She expressed her concerns to the school board, indicating that certain members had communicated with the club.
“Students are at a pivotal developmental phase and are considered a particularly vulnerable group,” Krause argued during the meeting. “Every member of the school board has a duty to report under state law.
“Given the current circumstances, we’ve submitted a report to child protective services.”
Cory A. DeAngelis, president of the Institute for Educational Freedom, weighed in by referencing Krause’s comments in a social media post that included footage of the school board meeting. He criticized her as a “leftist Karen.” DeAngelis expressed outrage, saying, “If you’re a conservative, these extremists are trying to take your children away.”
Luke Glover, president of the TPUSA chapter at Northern High School, claimed he was present at the same Calvert County Board of Education meeting where Krause made her report. He stated, “We’re not trying to create any conflicts or cause harm.” Glover explained their first meeting was in November, during which they wrote a letter to veterans to discuss how to support the veteran community.
Glover, 17, spoke against what he called “misinformation” that has circulated about their group, especially accusations of “grooming kids,” which he firmly dismissed. He mentioned that, in light of online hostility towards the group, they had decided to restrict attendance at meetings to known adults only.
However, he clarified that parents or adult volunteers known to the club members are still welcome to attend. Glover, who interns for Rep. Mark Fisher, R-Maryland, expressed pride in his fellow conservative students. Fisher echoed this sentiment, telling ABC 7 News, “I’m incredibly proud of these students; they understand the Constitution and their rights and wish to express themselves freely. Those who target minors should feel ashamed.”
