In a recently released undercover video, a Georgetown University instructor was recorded making inflammatory remarks about colleagues and conservative Black figures. The footage raises concerns about bias in academia and the professionalism of faculty members at one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities.
Georgetown University Professor Jonathan Franklin is shown in a video recorded by Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe describing his coworkers as “a bunch of stupid white people.” The clip, widely circulated on social media, also includes Franklin using racial slurs directed at prominent Black conservatives such as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, commentator Candace Owens, and television host Lawrence Jones.”
Franklin, listed by Georgetown as a Capstone Advisor in the School of Continuing Studies journalism program, was filmed disparaging these figures with offensive language, calling them “c***s” and labeling Owens as “annoying.” The video suggests his sharp disdain for conservative thought, even as he advised that publicly expressing such views would require him to “stop being a reporter.”
The undercover interview also features Franklin conceding that a prior claim about working as a correspondent for CBS was inaccurate. According to his publicly accessible university profile, Franklin’s role and published contributions are limited.
Beyond the disparaging remarks about conservatives, Franklin comments about Michelle Obama, asserting that aligning with white perspectives for advancement “sells out” one’s identity and is ultimately counterproductive. During the encounter, he also expressed hostility toward O’Keefe, calling him an “a*****e” and attempting to avoid the camera crew.
The video reportedly shows Franklin stumbling and falling as he tried to walk away after O’Keefe revealed his identity. There was an apparent physical confrontation with a member of the camera crew.
Project Veritas has a long history of publishing undercover videos aimed at exposing bias and misconduct, though its methods have drawn criticism for editorial choices and selective editing.
Campus Reform says it has reached out to Georgetown University for comment on the incident, but no official response had been published at the time of reporting.
This episode highlights growing scrutiny of ideological bias in higher education, particularly at elite institutions. Conservative commentators argue that such behavior undermines trust in academic neutrality and reinforces perceptions of left-leaning advocacy within university faculties.
