UF College Republicans disbanded after antisemitic gesture allegations
The University of Florida’s College Republicans chapter was disbanded by the Florida Federation of College Republicans after findings that members violated the statewide group’s rules, including involvement in an antisemitic gesture (a Nazi salute) depicted in a circulated photo. UF said it supports its Jewish community and asked the university to deactivate the chapter while it seeks new leadership. The federation asserted it does not have authority over the campus group, which its members say belong to College Republicans of America. The action followed a well-attended gubernatorial candidate event for James Fishback; he condemned cancel culture and defended free speech. The episode highlights ongoing campus debates over speech, conduct, and the role of conservative student groups.