A University of Oregon employee has been placed on administrative leave after he made abusive comments on social media about Trump supporters, including saying he wanted them to “jump off a goddamn bridge.”
“If you vote for Donald Trump, you can literally drive yourself crazy,” Leonard Cerrato, assistant director of the university's fraternity and sorority life, said in the video clip. “If you're so sad about expensive groceries, get a better paying job. Live a better life. Get the best education. Do something. Because you're stupid.”
“I want you to jump off that goddamn bridge,” Serrato added, showing a peace sign.
Cerrato reportedly shared the rant on his public Instagram page. daily emeraldUO student newspaper. He has since made his page private.
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Leonard Cerrato, vice president of the university's fraternities and sororities, said he wants Trump supporters to “jump off a goddamn bridge” with profanity. (Screenshot via TikTok Libs, Getty Images)
Cerrato did not respond to requests for comment.
University spokeswoman Angela Seidel told Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that the school “recognizes that the statements made in the video are abhorrent and inconsistent with our values and mission. We appreciate the contradiction between his statements and his role in student life at the university.” , and our organizational values. ”
Another spokesperson initially told the Daily Emerald: “It appears the individual posted at their own time, and that is well within their rights.”
In addition to placing Cerrato on administrative leave, the university is currently investigating “matters based on university policy and the individual's role as a public servant,” according to a spokesperson.
“As a public university, we take seriously our obligation to provide an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and respect, consistent with our educational mission,” Professor Seidel wrote.
Ahead of the election, the university has developed a plan to help students experiencing election-related stress. This included bringing therapy dogs, goats and ducks to campus to provide additional counseling services, local media reported.
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President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to return to the White House in January after winning a majority of the popular vote and at least 295 electoral votes. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump's victory also sent celebrities, pundits, and influencers into chaos on social media.
“This is why hurricanes are hitting some of your states,” Cardi B, who campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris, said in a now-deleted Instagram Story.
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“Why? Please tell me why????” Actress Christina Applegate told X: “My child is crying because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why? If you don't agree, please unfollow me.”
