Kansas Professor Placed on Leave After Controversial Remarks

Mike Brown, the Kansas Republican Party Chairman, erroneously accused a journalism professor at the University of Kansas of endorsing violence in a viral video. The instructor in question, Phillip Lowcock, actually made the inflammatory comment, stating that men who don't support women for presidency should be shot. Following backlash, Brown corrected his statement but failed to apologize, instead criticizing Lowcock's history of comments against conservatives. The university has placed Lowcock on administrative leave pending an investigation, acknowledging that his remarks were inappropriate. In light of the incident, public figures, including U.S. Senators, have called for the lecturer's termination, highlighting concerns over political rhetoric in educational settings. Lowcock has since expressed regret, stating his intent was to advocate for women's rights, but he acknowledges he mishandled the situation.