A history teacher at Valley View High School in Moreno Valley has been suspended following a profanity-filled anti-Trump rant that went viral online. The incident, recorded and widely shared on social media, shows the teacher denouncing Trump with harsh language, sparking a heated debate and leading students to walk out in protest of the suspension.
In the recording, the teacher is heard criticizing Trump as “a racist, draft-dodging coward” and comparing his ideology to Hitler’s. The remarks, intended to express frustration over election results, led to an immediate administrative response from the Moreno Valley School District. Some students, including sophomore Jude Vaskas, noted that the teacher could have expressed his views more professionally, but many still protested his suspension, claiming he was treated unfairly.
The incident has highlighted tension within the school, with senior Milo Topete pointing out that other teachers with opposing political views have not faced similar consequences. A comparable situation recently occurred at Chino Valley High School, where a teacher was recorded reprimanding a student for wearing a Trump hat, igniting further controversy.
Both school districts have released statements affirming the need for respectful and inclusive environments. The Moreno Valley School District has launched an investigation, noting the importance of valuing diverse perspectives in the classroom.
Chino Valley Unified School District officials issued a statement:
“The District was made aware of the audio recording of the Chino High School teacher and his conduct with students following the election late last week. While the District cannot provide details regarding the teacher, students involved, or any potential disciplinary action, the matter is being thoroughly investigated.”
Moreno Valley, school district officials also released a statement:
“We were recently made aware of an incident at one of our high schools in which a staff member’s discussion about the election results turned unprofessional. We do not condone the behavior that occurred, and an immediate investigation has been launched.
We recognize the heightened emotions surrounding the current political climate, and we deeply value the diversity of our community, which encompasses a wide range of perspectives and beliefs. Our goal is to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment that supports all students.”