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Washington State University Student Shares Details of Professor Who Beat Him Over MAGA Hat |

Last updated: May 6, 2025 2:41 am
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An Incident of Aggression at Washington State University: A Deeper Look

recently highlighted a troubling incident that took place in February involving Jay Sani, an Indian-American student at Washington State University. This confrontation, which allegedly involved a university professor, raises significant questions about the intersection of academic environments and political expression.

Reports indicate that Sani, sporting a MAGA hat, was approached on the street by Patrick Mahoney, a university instructor known for his outspoken support of Palestinian causes, and Gerald Hoff, a graduate student and teaching assistant. While the exact trigger for the confrontation remains unclear, the situation escalated quickly, as security footage captured Mahoney lunging at Sani and forcibly removing his hat. Hoff then joined in, leading to a physical altercation where Sani was forcefully shoved to the ground and subjected to further violence.

In a recent conversation with Charlie Kirk, Sani recounted his experience, stating, “I was walking to Valhalla to get my food exchange when Mahoney and Hoff confronted me about my hat.” He described the moment Mahoney ripped off his hat, saying, “I made zero eye contact, yet he still saw my hat and crumbled it.” This encounter took a turn for the worse, with Sani feeling compelled to defend himself as the situation escalated.

Sani vividly recalled, “When he leaned towards me, I instinctively threw my food at his face. I thought he was about to throw a punch.” The subsequent escalation left Sani on the ground, enduring further assault as Mahoney and Hoff continued their attack. In a bizarre twist, Sani’s commentary pointed to a broader societal issue, suggesting that such aggressive behavior may be indicative of a troubling trend among some factions on the left: “It’s as if the far left is espousing a mantra of ‘crush your opposition,’” he noted.

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Kirk responded with a pointed observation about the double standards in media coverage, suggesting that had the roles been reversed—if a conservative professor had assaulted a student wearing a Kamala Harris-themed item—it would have dominated headlines as a hate crime. Instead, he lamented the lack of attention given to a young man assaulted by a faculty member, arguing that “they’re the ones dividing the country. We’re the ones trying to heal it.”

Social media has amplified the incident, with individuals like Krista Monroe commenting on the absurdity of a professor resorting to violence over a political statement represented by a hat. The viral nature of the footage has put pressure on Washington State University, leading to Mahoney’s dismissal and the removal of Hoff from his teaching duties.

WSU’s Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Phil Weiler, provided a statement confirming the university’s awareness of the incident and the subsequent termination of Mahoney’s employment. He clarified that Hoff, while a graduate student, was not a professor and had been relieved of his teaching responsibilities.

This episode serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced in academic settings where political expressions clash. The incident not only raises concerns about the safety of students but also reflects broader societal divides that continue to fester in various communities across the nation.

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