A Minnesota nursing student is facing online backlash after a video showed her shouting “Go back to your own country” during a confrontation outside a Turning Point USA event featuring conservative activist Riley Gaines at the University of Minnesota. The woman, identified online as Ava, has drawn criticism over the remark, with viewers calling on the University of St. Thomas to address the incident because of her reported plans to pursue a nursing career.
The video was first shared on Instagram by dwillmodel before spreading to other social media platforms, including TikTok. The footage attracted millions of views across platforms, prompting widespread criticism and calls for accountability. The original poster later identified Ava as someone who attends the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and encouraged viewers to contact the school about the confrontation.
The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday, October 14, around 6 p.m. outside Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota campus. Gaines was speaking at a Turning Point USA event when the confrontation took place.
In the footage, the Minnesota nursing student can be heard directing the remark at another person. However, the video does not identify the person she was addressing or explain what led to the exchange. The person who posted the clip expressed disappointment over what happened, claiming they knew the person targeted by the comment. They also criticized the apparent reaction of Ava and those around her, alleging that they were smiling and laughing during the confrontation.
The original poster later claimed that Ava’s social media page had been taken down, although no explanation was provided. They also urged viewers to contact the University of St. Thomas by phone and email, while claiming that comments on the school’s official social media page had been limited or disabled.
According to the poster, some alumni and other supporters had reached out to express concerns about continuing their financial support for the university. They also called for an official statement, arguing that the incident should not be brushed aside.
Minnesota Nursing Student Faces Online Backlash
The Minnesota nursing student quickly became the focus of angry comments, with viewers demanding consequences and some claiming they had contacted the university or the state nursing board. Others encouraged people to reach out to administrators and the school’s dean, while repeatedly asking whether disciplinary action was being considered.
Her apparent reaction to being recorded also became a major talking point. Some viewers joked that she suddenly realized the confrontation could have consequences, while others accused her of being more concerned about getting caught than about the remark itself. One commenter wrote, “Heart racing, breathing heavy. Now she knows she’s cooked.”
As of the information shared in the post, the University of St. Thomas had not issued a response. It also remains unclear whether the school has opened an investigation or considered disciplinary measures. The available footage does not establish the full circumstances of the confrontation, leaving the university’s response as the next major development viewers are waiting for.
For now, the online verdict is already in, but whether the university takes any formal action remains an open question.
