Texas school district changes course, allows pro-Trump paintings in student-reserved parking spots

Keller Independent School District in North Texas is reversing a previous policy and is now allowing students to paint their purchased parking spots in support of former President Donald Trump.

The reversal came after the mayor of Keller and the Keller ISD board president backed the students on social media posts. Paid reserved parking spots are available to seniors who pay $200 and they are allowed to paint them, according to Spectrum News.

Two students were asked to paint over their pro-Trump paintings last week, saying they were a potential distraction, the Dallas Morning News reported.

Charles Randklev, Keller ISD board president, pushed back. “Let me be clear. There is nothing offensive or controversial about respectfully painting or honoring a current or former President for the United States of America,” he wrote on Facebook.

“We will take action and make it clear that the students can honor President Trump as the 45th, and soon-to-be 47th President of the United States, as they wish.”

Mayor Armin Mizan also offered his support. “If we have the images of several former Presidents on U.S. currency, then surely the image of a President at a parking spot should be allowed,” he wrote. “I trust that Keller ISD leadership will correct the situation.”

One of the students painted Trump wearing American flag-themed sunglasses and a bandana, while the other painted “45/47,” citing Trump as the 45th president and possibly the 47th.