University of Oregon parts ways with employee who told Trump supporters to jump off a bridge

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A University of Oregon employee who posted an Instagram video in November telling Trump supporters to jump off of a bridge, no longer works for the school, a UO spokesperson confirmed to KOIN 6 News on Monday.

During the incident, former UO assistant director of fraternity and sorority life, Leonard Serrato, posted a video speaking out against supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

In the video -- which was posted by The Daily Emerald -- Serrato said, “I don’t care if we’ve been friends our entire lives, you can literally go f— yourself if you voted for Donald Trump.”

He continued, “If you are so sad about your groceries being expensive, get a better f—ing paying job. Do better in life. Get a f—ing education. Do something because you are f—ing stupid and I hope you go jump off of a f—ing bridge.”

In November, a university spokesperson told KOIN 6 News that Serrato was on administrative leave as UO investigated the matter, noting, "The University of Oregon finds the statements made in the video abhorrent and not in alignment with our values or mission. We appreciate the conflict between his statements, his role in Student Life at the University, and our institutional values.”

“As a public university, we take our duty seriously to provide an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and respect in alignment with our education mission. While we investigate, we are providing support for concerned students and employees, including resources for mental and emotional health,” the spokesperson added, noting the post was taken down.