TCU Denies Discrimination in TPUSA Event Cancellation, Prominent Figures to Investigate
Texas Christian University (TCU) has found itself in the spotlight following a dispute over an event involving Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and detransitioner Chloe Cole. The university has denied accusations of viewpoint discrimination, while prominent figures have pledged to investigate the matter.
On September 18, TCU successfully hosted a TPUSA event to honor Charlie Kirk. However, on October 7, an external speaker, Chloe Cole, was invited to appear on TCU's campus by an outside party. The student chapter of TPUSA requested that TCU host the event for 700 to 1,000 people. TCU, however, disputed claims that the event was canceled, stating it was never officially booked in the first place.
Cole, a detransitioner, accused TCU of viewpoint discrimination against TPUSA. She was reportedly told by TCU that there would be no more discussion about the matter. The university cited logistical issues as the reason for not accommodating the event, stating that the requested space was already booked with another student event and a secure space was not available given the short notice.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican Rep. Chip Roy have since announced their intention to investigate the matter. TCU has denied discriminating against Christian and conservative students, maintaining that the denial was based on logistical constraints rather than any bias.
The dispute between TCU and TPUSA, involving the planned event featuring Chloe Cole, remains a contentious issue. With prominent figures set to investigate the matter, the outcome and implications for viewpoint diversity on college campuses are yet to be seen.
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