Rutgers Professor Compares Turning Point USA to a Misbehaving Cat

An associate professor at Rutgers University has stirred some controversy by mocking Turning Point USA (TPUSA). In a post on X, he likened the group to a rambunctious cat, claiming it was “barking incoherently” and “pooing on the floor.” This seemed to imply that members of the nonprofit behave similarly.

“Happy National Cat Day! Polly came from the shelter and NCD celebrates it,” Whitney Strub shared, adding a playful touch to the criticism.

He went on to say, “I was trying to talk her out of Turning Point USA, but I noticed that she kept walking around the house screaming incoherently and pooping on the floor, so she might be a good fit.” It’s a bold analogy, to say the least.

Strub, who identifies as a free speech historian and co-chair of his union’s academic freedom committee, has been vocal about his views on academic freedom. In a follow-up post, he acknowledged the right to criticize TPUSA and expressed disdain for the comments made by supporters of the group. He mentioned, “There’s no way they can read the comments of the troglodytes they inspire and are proud of.”

Teaching several topics such as American Legal History and LGBT Studies at Rutgers, Strub has published multiple books, including those focused on pornography and its political implications.

This isn’t the first time Rutgers has faced scrutiny over its faculty. Recently, the campus chapter of TPUSA has been calling for the removal of another professor, Mark Bray, who has faced backlash for comments supportive of Antifa. Strub is also a co-chair of the AAUP-AFT Joint Committee on Academic Freedom, which defended Bray during the controversy.

In a somewhat cryptic tweet, he remarked on Charlie Kirk’s situation, stating, “I don’t actually think Charlie Kirk will become our Archduke Franz Ferdinand… We’re just living in a violent dystopian hell and this is totally normal.” He added a rather unconventional way to pay respects, saying he’d “like to pay my respects by wearing diapers and protesting tomorrow.” It’s a lot to unpack there.

Megyn Doyle, a student and treasurer of the TPUSA chapter, responded to Strub’s remarks, viewing them as indicative of a bias against conservative views among faculty. She noted, “Whitney Strub co-authored a defamatory statement against ‘Rutgers Turning Point’ and not only defended Antifa professors but also mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk.” This highlights an ongoing tension at universities between diverse viewpoints.

The conversation continues to unfold, with Strub also sharing intriguing posts on X about various topics, mixing humor with poignant commentary about societal issues.

Fox News Digital reached out for comments from Strub and Rutgers, but no response has been received yet.