The Bull-Moose Party at Penn State

The Pennsylvania State University’s Suppression of Freedom of Expression and the Freedom to Assemble

Shortly before the beginning of Fall Semester 2016, Penn State University employees informed leaders of We Are for Trump that including the word ‘Trump’ anywhere within the title of a university club was prohibited. When members asked a reason why, a university employee told We Are for Trump that an official campaign endorsement was necessary, due to copyright infringement.

The 9th District Court of Appeals defines Nominative Fair Use of another trademark as using that trademark deliberately to refer to that party for purposes such at news reporting, commentary, parody, and advertising. The purpose of this University Club is to support and promote the candidacy of Donald J. Trump through news reporting, commentary, and advertising. The proof is in the pudding, just download our app from the app store or check out our Twitter @WeAreforTrump.

At Penn State, students can officially support a Presidential candidate so long as that candidate is not Donald Trump. Trump supporters at Penn State are allowed to meet on campus and use public university resources for campaign efforts under one stipulation; that they self-censor and identify themselves as something other than Trump supporters. The Pennsylvania State University has infringed upon our most valuable Constitutional rights with an Orwellian fervor.

This has resulted in much confusion amongst our current members, prospective members, media contacts and others who wish to simply address our club. Penn State has consistently ignored repeated requests for an official University explanation