SAN FRANCISCO — An American history professor at Fresno State University in California apologized Thursday for a tweet that said President Donald Trump “must hang” to save American democracy. The tweet said: “To save American democracy, Trump must hang. Fresno State has distanced itself from the comments, saying they reflect Maischak’s personal views and not those of the university. RelatedUniversity President Joseph Castro said he appreciated Maischak’s apology, calling it “a first good step” in calming critics, the Fresno Bee reported. I fear for my life,” the professor said, adding that when school resumes next week his classes on Monday and Tuesday will be cancelled.

Source: National Post April 14, 2017 09:56 UTC