Chris Kluwe Fired After MAGA Protest

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL punter, was fired from his position as a high school football coach at Edison High School in Huntington Beach after protesting a 'MAGA' plaque at a city council meeting. During the meeting, Kluwe criticized the MAGA movement, labeling it a 'Nazi movement,' and engaged in civil disobedience, leading to his arrest. He was informed by school officials that the attention from his protest was too much for the school to handle, prompting his dismissal despite being offered the opportunity to resign, which he refused. The plaque, commemorating the library's anniversary, controversially incorporated the MAGA acronym, drawing criticism from Kluwe. His actions and subsequent firing have sparked discussions about freedom of speech and the consequences of activism. Kluwe is considering seeking legal advice regarding a potential First Amendment issue with his firing.