FEMA’s Gavin Sylvia was put on leave after slamming Trump’s flag order, calling Charlie Kirk a "racist homophobe." (LinkedIn)
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"Such behavior does not reflect the values of public service, and it will not be tolerated among individuals entrusted to work at FEMA," the spokesperson continued. "We expect all public servants to uphold the highest standard of professionalism, respect and integrity."
DHS confirmed to Fox News Digital that Sylvia has officially been placed on administrative leave.
Sources at DHS also told Fox that Sylvia’s comments were disgraceful and that the data analyst has no place at the Department of Homeland Security or at any agency in the federal government.
Sylvia’s leave comes as other federal agencies are closely monitoring employee social media activity and responses to Kirk’s murder.
Charlie Kirk's casket is removed from Air Force Two at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
"Imagine being so unbelievably useless in life that your response to the death of a man who has, through sheer force of will and belief in Christ, reshaped the American political landscape is to mock his assassination," one Senior Federal Official told Fox News Digital. "These are weak people, with weak minds, saying weak things."
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The 31-year-old father of two’s killer remains on the loose as the FBI and local law enforcement request and share information they have about the targeted attack.
Fox News Digital reached out to Gavin Sylvia for comment but did not receive a response.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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