Update Breaking: Texas State Launches Investigation Into Trump ‘Vigilante’ Fliers

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – University police and officials are investigating alleged President-elect support fliers found around Texas State University.

An investigation was opened after faculty found fliers in restrooms around the San Marcos campus Wednesday. The fliers were allegedly posted in support of Donald Trump, who won the electoral vote in Tuesday’s presidential election.

The documents contain a photograph of individuals with guns and the words “Texas State Vigilantes.”

Matt Flores, assistant vice president for university advancement-communication, said the fliers have been removed, and the school is investigating into the posting of the documents.

University President, Denis Trauth, addressed the university community in a statement on the flyers.

“Dear Texas State University Community:
 
I am aware of reports of action and expression that have occurred on campus following the recent elections in our country. While we encourage individuals in our university community to openly express their thoughts, we expect them to do so with civility and in a collegial manner that reflects Texas State’s core values. These values include:
 
·         A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life;
·         The cultivation of character and the modeling of honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, respect, and ethical behavior, both in the classroom and beyond; and
·         Engaged teaching and learning based on dialogue, student involvement, and the free exchange of ideas.
 
Actions, such as pasting flyers to bathroom mirrors, amounts to criminal activity, and our university police are investigating these incidents. Texas State strives to maintain an atmosphere that protects free speech, but one that is respectful to other members of the Bobcat community. Threats absolutely have no place on our campus or in a free society, and anyone who is directly threatened should notify University Police immediately.
 
I deeply appreciate the desire of our university community to protect and enhance the learning environment of Texas State.”

WARNING: Please be aware the comments in the flier are offensive.