TCU denies anti‑Christian discrimination claim after TPUSA dispute
Chloe Cole, a speaker affiliated with Turning Point USA, accused Texas Christian University of viewpoint discrimination after organizers said the school limited available space for a planned Oct. 7 event. TCU issued a formal denial, saying faith‑based student groups face no added obstacles, that no public venue for the requested date was available, and that alternatives were offered; Texas AG Ken Paxton and Rep. Chip Roy said they would investigate the matter after conservative backlash.
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📌 Key Facts
- Chloe Cole said TCU 'gave us a lot of hoops to jump through' and alleged a history of discrimination against Christian/conservative students
- The event was planned for Oct. 7; Cole says TPUSA expected 600+ attendees but was offered a ~200‑person room (organizers later publicized attendance as high as 2,000)
- TCU spokesperson said a Sept. 25 notice explained no secure space was available on the requested date and referenced a Sept. 18 TPUSA memorial successfully hosted on campus
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Chip Roy publicly said they would investigate the university over the complaint