Maine School Board Meeting Escalates Over Teacher's Charlie Kirk Comments

A school board meeting in Lincoln, Maine, descended into chaos as Tim Bodnar, a social media personality known as the 'Truth-slinger,' vocally condemned a teacher placed on leave over comments made following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Bodnar accused the school district of allowing 'communist propaganda' in classrooms and demanded the teacher's immediate firing, sparking heated exchanges with board members, including chair Dianne Buck and member Andrew Funaro. The meeting featured multiple recesses due to Bodnar's disruptive behavior, including shouting insults and defying calls for order, culminating in a physical altercation where a board member slapped a phone out of Bodnar's hand. Throughout the event, Bodnar received applause from attendees who appeared to support his stance against the teacher, while board members emphasized ongoing investigations and urged civility. The turmoil reflects broader community tensions surrounding reactions to Kirk's death and the teacher's controversial remarks, highlighting the volatile intersection of politics and education in the region.