Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is under intense scrutiny and facing calls for her resignation after posting a mocking statement on Facebook that targeted a female high school student athlete, inferring she might be transgender. The post has sparked accusations of cyberbullying and led to the student becoming a target online, resulting in the student's school district providing extra security. Governor Spencer Cox, Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, and various lawmakers have publicly condemned Cline's actions, labeling them 'unconscionable' and stating she has embarrassed the state. Both officials have also donated to Cline's Republican opponent. The Utah State Board of Education and legislative leaders have condemned the post, with the Board promising 'prompt action' against Cline. Discussions of impeachment are underway if Cline does not resign, and the Utah House has voted unanimously to take action against her, with the post implying the girl is transgender.
Utah’s House of Representatives has started moving forward with taking action against State School Board Member Natalie Cline over a controversial social media post made earlier this week. https://t.co/3VSPtajMlu
Natalie Cline: Utah House takes first step toward possible action against embattled state school board member https://t.co/m3TgYSz2J5
Utah House votes to open resolution on Board of Education member Natalie Cline https://t.co/DXTJr1pW3v
The Utah House on Friday officially added Natalie Cline's name to its to-do list, with a unanimous vote to open a still-being-drafted resolution specific to the Utah State Board of Education member. DETAILS: https://t.co/WdBbFUAQ7t @bmullahy2news #utleg #utpol https://t.co/qyONxyWxXV
#BREAKING Utah House votes unanimously to take action against Board of Education member Natalie Cline after her actions that targeted a high school student-athlete. https://t.co/dLAwnqtDwy
A Utah high schooler is now under police protection after state school board member Natalie Cline posted photos of the young athlete and questioned her gender. https://t.co/r86B4e4sss
BREAKING: The Utah House just opened a resolution to address recent actions of State School Board Member Natalie Cline. "This is the responsibility of the legislature," says Rep. Spendlove. This allows them to start talking about impeachment and other options. @KSL5TV
Was the Utah State Board of Education's Natalie Cline protected by the First Amendment when she singled out a high school student based on teen's appearance, leading to the student athlete becoming the target of online attacks? VOTE HERE: https://t.co/gE3vWgCucC
NEW: My write up of the extraordinary day today on Utah’s Capitol Hill as fallout from Natalie Cline’s post continues. #utpol #utleg Lawmakers eye impeachment for ‘reprehensible’ post about student athlete's gender https://t.co/onNNJ8s0xT via @UTNewsDispatch @statesnewsroom
NEW: My write up of the extraordinary day today on Utah’s Capitol Hill as fallout from Natalie Cline’s post continues. #utpol #utleg Lawmakers eye impeachment for ‘reprehensible’ post about athlete's gender https://t.co/onNNJ8s0xT via @UTNewsDispatch @statesnewsroom
A high schooler is getting threats after Utah state official Natalie Cline posted photos questioning the young athlete's gender. The girl is now under police protection. https://t.co/49tYzkLbNY
I join my colleagues in the House Majority Caucus in condemning recent statements made by @UtahSchoolBoard Member Natalie Cline. I also call on her to resign from the Board and if not I would support the #utleg initiating the impeachment process to remove her. https://t.co/jqUO53yhs1
BREAKING NEWS: In an interview with me, Utah Lt. Gov. @DeidreHenderson calls for embattled state school board member Natalie Cline to resign after her social media post about a female student-athlete #utpol @KSL5TV https://t.co/gUFup6rxR1
Utah Senate Democrats' Statement Condemning the Actions of USBE Board Member Natalie Cline and Calling for Her Immediate Resignation. #utpol #utleg https://t.co/l9aYFm32Zc
Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is under scrutiny following a string of recent contentious social media posts and statements, dating all the way back to 2021. https://t.co/ytAMISLjiy
Democrats in Utah House of Representatives look into impeachment of State School Board member Natalie Cline for social post of teen girl who is HS basketball player. Cline’s post, including others’ comments, implied the girl is transgender. She is not.
UPDATED: Utah school board promises ‘prompt action’ against Natalie Cline, while the Legislature eyes impeachment story from me and @emilyreanderson #utpol #uted https://t.co/CmnvYLGuFw
We are pleased to see state leaders calling on swift action to address Natalie Cline’s abhorrent behavior. The Utah Legislature is right to pursue impeachment. https://t.co/vUnxqctjLz https://t.co/OUat0MfVk3
Utah House Minority Leader @RepAngelaRomero tells me she will meet with Speaker @mschultz_12 soon about state school board member Natalie Cline. She wants to see impeachment happen this session but says it will take support from Dems and GOP. #utpol #utleg @KSL5TV https://t.co/EGPn9tSXxm https://t.co/jkcTM6B7fh
UPDATE: Utah legislative leaders on Thursday condemned a social media post by a state school board member about a female student-athlete. @danielmwoodruff https://t.co/hz1eZBmtvL
BREAKING: Utah lawmaker @KeraBirk calls on state school board member Natalie Cline to resign after her social media post about a female student-athlete. “A child should never be targeted by adults, let alone an elected official.” #utpol @KSL5TV https://t.co/MBQRwGhzee
Utah school board leaders promise ‘prompt action’ against member Natalie Cline after student athlete post https://t.co/jooICiH3lR
Sen. Kirk Cullimore, R-Salt Lake County, a lawyer, thinks Legislature has the authority to impeach Natalie Cline. @KUTV2News https://t.co/KydSf6TBMj
In today's Senate leadership press conference, universal condemnation of Natalie Cline and hopes that she will resign from the State School Board. If she does not, impeachment is on the table, but Senators are not yet ready to take that step. #utpol #slc
The post made by state school board member Natalie Cline this week was awful and unjustifiable. A child should never be targeted by adults, let alone an elected official. Utah has a process in place to protect our student athletes from this type of targeted harassment. If a…
NOW: Utah Senate President @JStuartAdams condemns post from USBE member Natalie Cline, but says resigning is “up to her.” Minority leader @SenatorLuz says “yes, that would be very helpful if she resigns immediately.” #utpol @KSL5TV https://t.co/BsKfGeix64
The possibility of impeaching Utah School Board member Natalie Cline, if she does not resign, is being discussed by some lawmakers at the Utah State Capitol. https://t.co/ZZX0VUcY4K
BREAKING: Following statements from the district, civil rights activists and the governor's office, the Utah State Board of Education has condemned a recent post by member Natalie Cline that led to a student becoming a target online. https://t.co/GtgBElPfXp
Now: House Minority Leader Angela Romero says Democrats looking into “impeaching” Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline. @KUTV2News https://t.co/Jb0ttidxpD
Utah school board condemns Natalie Cline’s Facebook post about student-athlete; House Dems call for her resignation https://t.co/1aqJr62c11 #utpol
BREAKING: @UTBoardofEd leadership condemns Natalie Cline's Facebook post that was directed toward female high school student-athlete. https://t.co/xPJoms6nR5
The @UTBoardofEd has issued a statement condemning board member Natalie Cline's recent social media post about a Granite School District student-athlete. https://t.co/wNcZSuFOf3
A school board member in Utah with a history of hateful posts was grilled by GOP lawmakers after she publicly questioned the gender of a 16-year-old high school athlete, who then faced a firestorm of harassment. https://t.co/FTr4eGu4qp
State Rep. Marsha Judkins, an educator, thinks Natalie Cline should resign from Utah State School Board. @KUTV2News https://t.co/gzolEzdb2Z
Exclusive: "“It was cyberbullying at its finest." The parents of a girl targeted on social media Wednesday believe school board member Natalie Cline should resign. #utah #utpol https://t.co/8Y4wkOMSRr
Utah Gov, Lt. Gov denounce social media post by State School Board member Natalie Cline, call for board to hold Cline accountable, that she embarrassed the state of Utah “We were stunned to learn of the unconscionable behavior of board member Cline 1/3
NEW: Utah gov. + lt. gov. call out school board member Natalie Cline, saying she’s "embarrassed the state" w/ post on athlete. They’re calling for board leadership to take action against her. And both have said they've donated to her Republican opponent. https://t.co/jCxsHgWV5s https://t.co/fjHH2QqmRj
Utah’s governor, lieutenant governor call out school board member Natalie Cline, saying she’s ‘embarrassed the state’ https://t.co/YD6sxTVyyk
BREAKING: Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson denounced the behavior of Utah School Board member Natalie Cline, calling it "unconscionable" after a social media firestorm. https://t.co/U2nXJqrA06
BREAKING: Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson condemn Utah Board of Education member Natalie Cline's actions towards a high school student, urging accountability and swift action. They say this is NOT the first time she has embarrassed Utah. MORE: https://t.co/5ArDWUa6MT https://t.co/AraEkm8TOh
Rare condemnation, @GovCox and @LGHendersonUtah issue a joint statement denouncing behavior of state school board member Natalie Cline. Also exclusive reaction from the student athlete’s parents on @KSL5TV at 10. #KSLTV. https://t.co/aIbi9WlflS
Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson denounce behavior of Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline. Read the full statement here ⬇️ https://t.co/XLZbfT4450
Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is facing scrutiny yet again for a social post, this time allegedly targeting a high school girl. https://t.co/I7BDwFgAcJ
Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is facing scrutiny for a social media post on Tuesday that included "a mocking statement ... targeting a female high school student," according to Equality Utah. Link: https://t.co/pz8xc5jjhJ
Utah school board member Natalie Cline questioned a high school athlete’s gender. The girl's school district is now providing extra security for her because of the firestorm that has followed. https://t.co/417TyjpX4a https://t.co/a6PAWqI0lf
'Schoolyard bully': Utah school board member Cline slammed for post about student athlete #utpol https://t.co/xaByin1Xjg https://t.co/S1xAIHbyCy
Utah Board of Education member Natalie Cline removes post "bullying" innocent student https://t.co/Q1ltz4NL63
Utah school board member Natalie Cline questions high school athlete’s gender, causing social media frenzy https://t.co/xvMplGPxy6
BREAKING: Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline is facing criticism for a recent social media post involving student athletes and the transgender community. https://t.co/lL81sqakqD
Our Response to Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school student Today, Utah State Board of Education member, Natalie Cline posted a mocking statement on Facebook targeting a female high school student. Cline’s post inferred that the teenager might be transgender. The student… https://t.co/zm4ocEqwTK