A disturbing pattern of behavior has emerged from a Harvard University resident dean, raising serious questions about his fitness to advise students. Gregory Davis, who once callously expressed support for those wishing President Trump harm just as the former president announced he had contracted COVID-19, has demonstrated a troubling mindset.
In a 2020 social media post, Davis openly stated, “I don’t — at all — blame people wishing Trump ill.” He followed up with a chilling repost of a fictional character declaring, “If he dies, he dies.” This is not mere jest; it’s an alarming indictment of the vitriol governing certain circles of academia.
These revelations came to light thanks to a conservative Harvard blog, which unearthed Davis’s radical commentary from before his appointment as resident dean of Dunster House in July 2024. Prior to this, he had taught critical race theory and gender identity law—subjects that emphasize divisiveness rather than unity.
In another shocking post from 2019, Davis stated, “It’s almost like Whiteness is a self-destructive ideology that annihilates everyone around it. By design.” Such statements are not just offensive; they are an abhorrent indication of the ideological bias permeating our educational institutions.
As a resident adviser, Davis has significant responsibility for overseeing students, both academically and personally. His recent comments about encouraging violence, describing police officers as “evil,” and asserting that “rioting and looting are parts of democracy” should send shivers down the spine of any parent or taxpayer who values the integrity of education.
Harvard has yet to make a definitive statement regarding Davis’s future at the institution, which leaves us to question whether it condones such toxic rhetoric. Davis has since deleted his social media accounts and issued a vague apology, claiming these posts no longer reflect his beliefs. However, the damage is done. His ideology—and how it might influence students—remains a troubling concern.
We must demand accountability in our educational systems. Our institutions should cultivate leadership, not harbor individuals who celebrate hatred and division. As parents and taxpayers, we have a right to expect better from those shaping the minds of the next generation.
