School Replaces Principal Who Told Student To Remove Trump Jersey

A high school in North Carolina announced that they have removed the principal at Harnett Central High School after she told a student to remove a USA themed football jersey with the name "Trump" on the back. On Friday, October 5th, students were told to wear patriotic attire for the football game. The 18-year-old student decided to show up wearing his Trump jersey, which was given to him by a family friend. 

The jersey was not well-received by at least one person in the crowd: Harnett Central High School principal Cindy Gordon. Gordon approached the student and asked him to remove the jersey. The boy reluctantly removed it and eventually decided to leave the game feeling humiliated. 

"We don't want any kids violated. We don't want to see kids embarrassed over something like this," the boy's father, Mike Collins, told ABC11. "He was not disrespectful. He was not acting in a manner that would cause attention to him."

The school district launched an investigation into the incident and on Monday (10/15), announced that they are making "several personnel changes." The district did not announce Gordon's departure specifically but said that the principal at Dunn Middle School will take over her job as principal at the high school. 

"We want to emphasize that Harnett County Schools supports and affirms students' rights to express themselves - including wearing clothing expressing political messages or supporting political candidates or officeholders - in ways that are not expected to disrupt school or school events," school spokesperson Natalie Ferrell said in a release. "Harnett County Schools leadership appreciates all the patience of families, students, and the community during this process."


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