Rep. James Thibault, a public official from New Hampshire, shared a series of posts on February 2, 2026, criticizing the role of unions and educators in shaping student perspectives and questioning the adherence to religious ethical frameworks at Catholic institutions.
In his first post at 20:57 UTC, Thibault stated, “The unions are once again using students as props to push their far-left political message. This isn’t education, it’s indoctrination.”
Later that evening at 22:09 UTC, he described an experience in class by writing, “Sitting in my Ethics class right now at my Catholic, Benedictine college, listening to a professor wax poetic about how corrupt the Trump administration is, and how there is ‘nothing wrong’ with sexual impropriety from a Christian worldview”.
Shortly after, Thibault addressed Saint Anselm College directly on social media at 22:12 UTC: “.@SaintAnselm, shouldn’t professors teaching about ethics and discussing theological elements subscribe to the basic tenets of a Catholic ethical framework?”
Thibault’s comments reflect ongoing national debates regarding academic freedom and the intersection of politics and religion in educational settings. In recent years, discussions have intensified over whether educators should express personal or political views in classrooms and how closely religious-affiliated colleges adhere to doctrinal teachings.
