Clemson University announced Tuesday it had fired two faculty members for social media posts made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination appearing to mock and celebrate the conservative activist’s death.

The firings come after the Board of Trustees met in executive session for three hours to receive legal advice about personnel matters.

Clemson on Monday also fired another employee for Kirk posts.

“When individuals fall short of these expectations, especially in ways that compromise the safety of our campus community and undermine the learning environment, decisive action is not only warranted, but necessary to uphold the university’s missions and values,” Board Chairwoman Kim Wilkerson said in a prepared statement at the board meeting. “Accordingly, the board supports President (J

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