Isa Casahuga Parents: She Faces Backlash After Charlie Kirk Controversy
San Antonio, Texas — UT San Antonio student Isa Casahuga has faced widespread criticism after a video circulating online appeared to mock the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident has drawn attention from her former Catholic school, the University of Texas System and government officials.
According to a social media post shared by Native Texans, Casahuga’s actions have sparked a strong public reaction. The post said she was publicly condemned after the video circulated online and included statements from several institutions.
Saint Agnes Academy, which the post identified as Casahuga’s former K-12 Catholic school, said the statements attributed to her do not represent the school’s values.
“St. Agnes Academy is aware of a video involving a former student,” the school said. It added that the comments did not reflect its teachings and emphasized its opposition to violence, threats of violence and language that celebrates the loss of human life.
The University of Texas System also addressed the controversy. Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife and Chancellor John Zerwas said they had been informed about the incident at UT San Antonio.
The officials stated that the university system would not tolerate incitement of violence or threats of incitement by members of the UT community. They also said UT San Antonio would handle the matter according to the law.
The controversy also prompted a statement from a Deputy Secretary of State. The official discussed the federal government’s position on foreigners who participate in, advocate for or celebrate political violence. However, the statement also cautioned that many cases discussed online involve American citizens rather than foreign visitors, meaning visa action would not apply.
The online discussion surrounding Casahuga has been highly divided. Some commenters have called for university discipline, while others have argued that she should be given an opportunity to learn from the incident rather than face consequences that could permanently damage her future.
Several comments expressed anger over the video and described the alleged remarks as offensive and disrespectful. Some commenters, however, went beyond criticism and posted threatening or abusive language. Such comments have added another troubling dimension to the online debate.
The question of whether Casahuga should face university consequences remains a matter for UT San Antonio to determine based on its policies and applicable law. If the university concludes that disciplinary rules were violated, possible action could depend on the nature of the conduct and whether it falls within established student policies.
The controversy highlights the difficult balance between free expression and institutional responsibility. Students have rights to express political opinions, but schools can also have rules concerning threats, harassment, disruption and conduct that violates university policies.
For now, the incident continues to generate debate online, with many people calling for accountability while others urge a measured response.