Florida GOP Group Shuts Down University Chapter Over Antisemitic Behavior

The Florida Federation of College Republicans has dissolved its University of Florida chapter following an internal investigation that revealed antisemitic conduct. The state organization asked the university to deactivate the student group while they work to rebuild it with new leadership.

The Florida Federation of College Republicans has shut down its University of Florida chapter after an internal probe revealed antisemitic behavior among members, the university announced Saturday.

University officials said the state Republican federation conducted its own investigation which found a “pattern of conduct that violated its rules and values, including a recent antisemitic gesture.” Based on these findings, the federation requested that the university deactivate the campus chapter while they attempt to rebuild the organization under new leadership.

In a statement posted on social media, the university emphasized its dedication to “preventing and addressing antisemitism and other forms of discrimination and harassment” that pose threats to campus life. School officials indicated they would assist in reestablishing the Republican chapter once it undergoes reorganization.

The Florida Federation of College Republicans has not responded to requests for comment regarding the dissolution.

This marks the second incident of antisemitic conduct involving conservative student organizations at Florida universities this month. Earlier in March, Florida International University announced that law enforcement was investigating reports of racist, antisemitic, and homophobic messages shared in an online group chat involving local Republican Party figures and conservative student activists.

According to the Miami Herald, leaked WhatsApp conversations showed participants included notable local GOP officials and student leaders from FIU’s Turning Point USA chapter, a conservative youth organization founded by activist Charlie Kirk.