The University of Miami has fired a neurologist after she shared an Instagram post referencing the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Dr. Michelle Bravo, whose specialty was headache medicine, reposted a message from X that linked Kirk’s Sept. 10 killing to his past comments on violence in the Middle East, according to The Miami Hurricane, the school’s student newspaper. The post concluded with a Malcolm X quote about “chickens coming home to roost.”
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah, who faces a murder charge in connection with the shooting.
Bravo’s Instagram account was deactivated by Sunday, and her profile on UM’s health system website was removed.
In a statement Saturday, the University of Miami condemned Bravo’s remarks and confirmed her dismissal.
“Freedom of speech is a fundamental right,” the university said. “At the same time, expressions that condone or endorse violence or are incompatible with our policies and values are not acceptable.”
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