After publishing an inappropriate response to the 2024 presidential election, a University of Oregon Greek Life supervisor was placed on leave.
On his public Instagram page, Leonard Serrato, the deputy director of life for the Duck fraternity and sorority, made fun of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump in a tirade full of profanity, according to the Daily Emerald on Wednesday.
Get a better-paying work if you are depressed over the high cost of your food. Improve your life. Obtain education. Take action. Serrato adds three curses in the video and says, “Because you are stupid.”
With a final expletive, Serrato, who was seated in the seat of his car, flashed a peace sign and advised Trump’s fans to “go jump off a bridge.”
OREGON ELECTION 2024: Live Updates and Results Page
The video has been published and is circulating elsewhere, although Serrato’s social media page is currently private. Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son, was among many who responded with mockery.
The assistant director has been placed on paid administrative leave while the university conducts an investigation, according to a statement released Thursday by UO administrators, who described Seratto’s remarks as disgusting and inconsistent with the university’s values and mission.
According to a representative, Angela Seydel, the institution verified that the first post had been removed.
According to Seydel, we take seriously our responsibility to create an atmosphere that values respect and diversity of opinion. We recognize the tension that exists between his remarks, his involvement in university student life, and our institutional ideals.
A separate spokesman had previously informed the student newspaper that Serrato’s remarks had been made on his own time, which is well within their rights, and had not brought up a suspension, so that seemed to be an escalation.
A request for comment from Serrato was not immediately answered. Records indicate that he makes $66,145 a year.
In 2014, Serrato, now 40, received a 90-day jail sentence for bringing alcohol to a Fresno State underage party where another student passed away. On the Eugene campus, however, the incident is well known; in a news release from a prior university job, Serrato used it as inspiration for his work.
Trump won the election overall and will be returning to the White House for his second nonconsecutive term next year, despite Oregon’s eight electoral votes going to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Help is available if you or someone you know is thinking of ending their life. For discreet, round-the-clock assistance, text or call 988 or go to 988lifeline.org.
For The Oregonian/OregonLive, Zane Sparling reports on court proceedings and breaking news. You may contact him at [email protected], 503-319-7083, or pdxzane.
Your support is essential to our journalism. Visit OregonLive.com/subscribe to sign up as a subscriber right now.
Latest local politics stories
-
Taxpayer cost for Oregon s class-action foster suit climbs over $34 million
-
Multnomah County s universal basic income experiment worked, until the money ran out
-
Oregon Republican in the running for labor secretary, national outlets report
-
Oregon election officials clear up confusion they caused about ballot counting
-
Final 2 Portland City Council candidates win election
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
