Teacher accused of saying: 'Don't make me call Donald Trump and get you sent back to Africa'

A Florida high school teacher and golf coach is under fire today after he allegedly told black students: "Don't make me call Donald Trump and get you sent back to Africa."

John Sousa works at Tampa Bay-area Wesley Chapel High School. On Friday he was placed on administrative leave after the alleged incident.

The parent of the student who made the accusation took to Facebook to voice his concern.

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"He actually admitted saying it. He said it was just an off the wall comment and wasn't meant to be racist. He said it was a bunch of male and female students in the hallway and he was talking to everyone," the student's father, Donnie Jones Jr., wrote. "Let's be honest here. I could see if he said Donald's going to deport everyone. (Even then I would have questions) but my daughter said he pointed at the 3 black students and said Donald's going to send you back to Africa. I believe he's sorry but he's only sorry because he's in trouble."

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"We take this type of alleged behavior very seriously and we will not tolerate it," district spokeswoman Linda Cobbe told the Tampa Bay Times. "We are following our investigative procedures and will take appropriate action."

A final decision on whether Sousa will return to the school could be announced as soon as Tuesday.

This incident is one of many reported instances of post-election harassment and conflicts.