Two healthcare employees were terminated for making inappropriate comments on social media regarding the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Two healthcare workers have been fired from their positions following controversial social media comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. The firings were announced by Acadian Ambulance Service and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
In New Orleans, Acadian Ambulance Service confirmed the termination of one of its employees due to a social media post that was deemed unacceptable. “We are aware of a recent social media post by one of our employees on their personal page,” the company stated in a message provided to Fox News Digital.
The statement continued, “The post was not reflective of our company’s mission and values or the high standard of professional conduct we expect from every member of our team.” The employee has since removed the post and is no longer employed by Acadian Ambulance Service.
Acadian Ambulance Service emphasized the importance of professionalism, stating, “Our team members dedicate their lives to caring for others in their moments of greatest need. We expect and hold one another accountable to uphold respect, dignity, and professionalism both in the field and online.”
Similarly, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has also terminated an unnamed employee for making inappropriate comments regarding Kirk’s shooting death. A spokesperson for the organization said, “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is aware of inappropriate comments made on social media by an employee yesterday.” The spokesperson added, “This type of rhetoric is not acceptable for Children’s employees and violates our social media policy.”
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. The incident has sparked a wave of firings and suspensions across various fields, as employers respond to violence-supporting reactions to the tragic event.
As discussions surrounding the implications of such comments continue, the actions taken by Acadian Ambulance Service and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta highlight the growing intolerance for inappropriate rhetoric in professional settings.
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