A pediatric cardiology fellow's alleged social media post wishing harm upon a Trump supporter's child has sparked outrage, prompting a swift review by the University of Iowa and raising questions about professional conduct and online ethics.
In a troubling development, Mayank Sharma, a pediatric cardiology fellow at the University of Iowa, is facing scrutiny after allegedly using a post on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to express a deeply controversial wish. The post reportedly targeted a Trump supporter’s child, wishing for them to be the victim of a school shooting. The university has since announced it is “reviewing the matter.”
The alleged incident gained attention after it was highlighted by multiple accounts on X, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for action against Sharma. The original post was subsequently deleted, but screenshots were saved and circulated online, keeping the controversy alive.
According to The Iowa Standard, Sharma’s name has been removed from the University of Iowa's publicly available list of medical fellows. As of Wednesday evening, both his name and photo were reportedly still listed on the institution's website, raising questions about his status following the backlash.
In response to inquiries from Breitbart News, the University of Iowa issued a statement through a public relations manager, affirming that the matter is being reviewed under university policies. “The university is aware of the situation and is reviewing the matter in accordance with our policies. The University of Iowa strongly objects to violence,” the statement read.
This incident has fueled ongoing debates around social media conduct, free speech, and professional ethics, particularly for those in sensitive fields like healthcare. For many, the situation highlights the potential real-world consequences of online behavior, especially when it involves public expressions of violence or harm, even if made in the heat of political discourse.
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