A chilling scene unfolded Wednesday morning at Georgetown University, leaving students and faculty alike in disbelief. Flyers from the John Brown Gun Club—a group tied to leftist political violence—were found plastered across campus bulletin boards with one bold, red message: “Hey fascist! Catch!” For conservatives on campus, the message wasn’t just provocative—it was terrifyingly reminiscent of the slogan allegedly found on the shell casing used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk just weeks earlier.
Shae McInnis, a sophomore and treasurer of Georgetown’s College Republicans Club, stumbled upon the flyers while heading to class. “I froze. I could not believe what I was seeing,” McInnis told Fox News Digital. “This wasn’t just a flyer. It was a direct threat to anyone who holds conservative beliefs here. Every student who doesn’t toe the leftist line is in danger.”
The flyers didn’t stop at intimidation. A QR code linked students to a page stating, “We’re building a community that’s done with ceremonial resistance and strongly worded letters. If you want to make a real change in your community, let us know below.” Critics say the subtle messaging cloaked an unmistakable celebration of violence, echoing the tragedy that struck Turning Point USA just weeks prior.
The John Brown Gun Club, named after the radical abolitionist infamous for violent raids, has a documented history of showing up armed at left-wing events under the guise of protecting protesters and has been tied to multiple anti-ICE attacks in Texas. Authorities, former FBI agents, and political analysts have warned that groups like these foster an environment where violent rhetoric can quickly translate into real-world danger.
Social media erupted as images of the flyers circulated. Some users dismissed the warnings as political overreach, claiming universities are “safe spaces for free speech.” Others sounded the alarm: “This isn’t free speech. This is a threat to life,” tweeted one conservative student. Another viral post noted, “After Charlie Kirk, how is it acceptable for this to happen again on a college campus? Terrifying.”
Georgetown University responded, insisting, “The flyers have been removed and the university is investigating this incident. Georgetown has no tolerance for calls for violence or threats to the university community.” Yet the statement has done little to calm nerves. Many conservatives on campus fear that such rhetoric, if left unchecked, could escalate into real danger.
Experts note a pattern of escalating political violence. The Center for Counter Extremism lists the John Brown Gun Club as a far-left extremist group, and several members have previously been involved in violent clashes and attacks against federal authorities. Observers argue that campuses, with their high concentration of impressionable youth, risk becoming incubators for radicalization.
For students like McInnis, the psychological toll is immediate. “It’s not just a flyer. It’s a reminder that what happened to Charlie Kirk could happen to any of us if no one acts,” she said, her voice trembling. Conservative students are reportedly reviewing security measures and considering whether it is safe to attend events or even walk certain parts of campus alone.
While some on social media have dismissed the flyers as “a stunt,” others warn of the dangerous precedent it sets. Anonymous witnesses describe an atmosphere of tension and fear, and some parents are calling for urgent intervention. The specter of past violence, including the murder of Charlie Kirk, looms large, raising critical questions about political discourse on campuses nationwide.
As Georgetown investigates, the question remains: will this serve as a wake-up call, or will the threats simply fester beneath the surface, endangering students in silence? Conservatives and concerned citizens alike are watching closely, debating whether universities are doing enough to protect students or merely turning a blind eye to a rising culture of intimidation and violence.
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