A retired professor from Fort Lewis College in Colorado was recorded calling Turning Point USA supporters “Nazis” and making obscene gestures after the student government voted to approve a TPUSA chapter on campus, as reported [1] by Fox News.
The incident occurred on Nov. 7 following a reversal by the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC), which had initially rejected the chapter’s request for recognition.
David Kozak, a former professor of anthropology at the college, was seen on video reacting to the ASFLC vote during an emergency meeting.
The chapter’s approval came after senior Jonah Flynn’s proposal was first turned down, prompting campuswide debate and petitions both supporting and opposing the group.
Footage from the meeting showed Kozak flipping off the person recording before shouting at those present.
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He called TPUSA supporters “Nazis” and added, “F— the Nazis.” Kozak continued, “Go on, fascists,” and “Go on, Nazi lovers,” while repeatedly shouting, “C’mon Nazis!”
BREAKING UPDATE: Fort Lewis College professor David Kozak had an unhinged meltdown after a TPUSA chapter was approved on campus. He called Conservatives nazis and flipped off students in a deranged tirade.
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A spokesperson for Fort Lewis College told Fox News Digital that Kozak no longer works for the institution. “Mr. Kozak retired from Fort Lewis College in 2022 and is no longer employed by the institution,” the spokesperson said.
“At Fort Lewis College, we remain committed to fostering an environment grounded in academic excellence, free expression, and civil discourse.”
The TPUSA chapter faced strong opposition after Flynn attempted to form the group earlier this fall. On Oct. 17, members of the Fort Lewis College community launched a petition that gathered more than 400 signatures.
The petition argued that TPUSA “has engaged in actions that directly harm our community” and stated concerns about student safety.
It said, “At a college where many students identify as Indigenous, students of color, LGBTQ+, or from other underrepresented backgrounds, this harm cannot be ignored.”
Following the rejection, a counter-petition was created supporting TPUSA, which has since collected more than 1,000 signatures. Supporters said the student organization should be allowed to operate on campus like any other recognized student group.
The ASFLC held an emergency meeting on Nov. 7, where members voted to approve the chapter despite the earlier controversy. The decision immediately prompted Kozak’s recorded reaction.
Kozak did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.