George Ciccariello-Maher, Drexel professor, calls for ‘white genocide’ on Christmas

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A professor at Philadelphia’s Drexel University has a Christmas message; Professor of Politics and Global Studies George Ciccariello-Maher is wishing for a “white genocide.”

George Ciccariello-Maher tweeted on Sunday, “All I Want for Christmas is White Genocide.”

Backlash at the comment, which he quickly claimed was satire, soon prompted Drexel officials to interject.

The tweet was deleted and Mr. Ciccariello-Maher’s account was set to private.

The Daily Caller reported that Mr. Ciccariello-Maher’s defence of his tweet as a joke, “white isn’t a race” — is belied by previous racial commentary.

“While the University recognizes the right of its faculty to freely express their thoughts and opinions in public debate, Professor Ciccariello-Maher’s comments are utterly reprehensible, deeply disturbing, and do not in any way reflect the values of the University,” Drexel said in a statement Sunday afternoon.

The Daily Caller reported. “The University is taking this situation very seriously. We contacted Ciccariello-Maher’s today to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter in detail.”

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