University Investigates Researcher for Controversial Comments

The University of Washington is looking into remarks made by a researcher who recently suggested on social media that conservative individuals should be targeted for assassination.

Mara Mohan, who identifies using she/they pronouns and is listed as part of the Research and Laboratory Staff in the Department of Microbiology, reportedly posted, “Wishing you all a Tyler Robinson visit,” to Corey DeAngelis, the executive director of the Institute for Educational Freedom. This comment references Tyler Robinson, who is currently facing charges related to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In response to DeAngelis’s earlier post—a video of a Democratic state senator stating, “We can’t accept that there are biological differences between men and women”—DeAngelis expressed concern about what he sees as normalizing violence. He emphasized that such rhetoric creates a potential threat, particularly to individuals like himself and his family. “This kind of violent rhetoric from Mara Morgan and too many others on the left… completely concerns me,” he said in an interview.

DeAngelis’s comments highlighted an urgent call for accountability from institutions like California State University, suggesting they must address these issues to prevent real-world violence.

Mohan is employed in a position through a union at the university, earning between $4,000 and $5,000 a month, according to estimates. Additionally, another Facebook comment from earlier indicates that Mohan identifies as transgender, sharing a sentiment about how her identity has affected her perspective.

Adam Gillett, president of Accuracy in Media, pointed out that the university’s handling of such matters isn’t surprising, claiming that despite public statements against violence, their actions suggest otherwise. He called for a cancellation of federal funding to the university due to the perceived endorsement of radical rhetoric.

The university has acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and stated they are reviewing the facts and policies involved. However, DeAngelis remains skeptical, urging that meaningful actions be taken if the institution truly condemns the violence.