A leftist graduate student in California has been charged with a hoax for allegedly posting antisemitic, far-right graffiti in university bathrooms, the Justice Department said on Monday.

Ziheng “Tony” Fang, 30, allegedly posted the racist, threatening statements around San Jose State University, where he is pursuing his Master’s degree in data science.

One message, in November 2025, said, “WARNING! MASS BOMB,” “This is a white nation,” “Kill all Muslims,” “MAGA 2028,” and, “Kill Zohran,” an apparent reference to New York City’s leftist mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

The message, written on a sheet of paper taped to a bathroom wall, was accompanied by four swastikas. Investigators found Fang’s fingerprint on the paper.

A second message found in the bathroom at the same time said, “Kill all Jews, Muslims, Chinks and Mexicans.”

The FBI agent investigating the case noted that Fang’s social media aligned with progressive messaging.

His profile on TikTok said he was “100% woke,” his Snapchat profile said he was an “activist,” and his Facebook profile said he was a “social justice activist.” On Threads, his profile showed a rainbow flag.

Fang had posted statements on social media opposing immigration enforcement and the MAGA movement, and in support of immigrants and pro-Palestinian views, the complaint said.

Investigators linked Fang to more than 20 similar messages found in bathrooms around the........

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