Students at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California, were recorded in a viral video striking a piñata that resembled President Donald Trump. The footage, posted by the social‑media account Libs of TikTok, shows a blindfolded participant being spun before receiving a stick to swing at the piñata, which was dressed in a blue suit, a red baseball cap and a sign that read “F— ICE.”
When the piñata’s head was knocked off, an unidentified man lifted the decapitated figure while other students cheered. The clip also appears to capture Lorena Gonzalez, a college counselor, celebrating the moment.
College response
Contra Costa College issued a statement to Libs of TikTok saying it does not “condone or allow violent political rhetoric” and that the incident was being handled as a personnel matter. The college and Gonzalez did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
White House condemnation
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle denounced the act, calling it “political violence” that must be condemned “in the harshest terms possible.” Ingle added that participants should “immediately seek psychiatric help to treat their severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has warped their brains and made them sick in the head.”
Context and reactions
The video is said to have been recorded “a few months ago,” though it only surfaced publicly last week. The incident has reignited debate over the limits of political expression on college campuses and the responsibilities of institutions to maintain a respectful environment.
Critics argue that the act crosses the line from protected speech into intimidation and harassment, especially given the violent symbolism of beheading a political figure. Supporters of the students claim it is a form of protest against policies they view as harmful, such as immigration enforcement.
Local officials have not yet weighed in, but the incident underscores ongoing tensions between free‑speech rights and campus safety policies. The college’s decision to treat the matter as a personnel issue suggests internal disciplinary action may be forthcoming.
What’s next?
As the video continues to circulate online, both the college and the White House are likely to face further scrutiny. Community leaders and parents are being urged to monitor campus events and ensure that political discourse does not devolve into physical aggression.
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