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What Happened
At an Office Depot store in Portage, Michigan, an employee (a shift manager) refused to print memorial posters for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, saying they were “political propaganda.”
The posters were meant for a vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk.
The order had already been paid for.
Company Response
The company said the employee’s behavior was “unacceptable and very insensitive,” and that it violated Office Depot’s policies.
The employee involved was fired (“no longer with the company”).
Office Depot reached out to the customer to complete the order and make things right.
The company also announced new training for employees on respect, integrity, and customer service.
Public Reaction
A video of the incident spread quickly on social media and drew strong reactions, especially from conservative circles.
Some people called for a boycott of Office Depot because of what happened.
Local politicians in Michigan also spoke out against the incident.