New Jersey Lexi Kuenzle, who recently claimed that she was suspended after challenging a surgeon who allegedly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, is now reinstated
Kuenzle had earlier stated how Englewood Health suspended her without pay after she spoke up about the doctor.
The whole incident began after surgeon Matthew Jung celebrated Kirk’s death in front of his colleagues at Englewood Health, sparking outrage and disciplinary action.
Who is Lexi Kuenzle, Englewood Health Hospital, New Jersey nurse who stood up to Dr Matthew Jung mocking Charlie Kirk’s death
Meet Lexi Kuenzle.
She’s one of the good ones.
Yesterday, in front of a nurses station — with 8 (eight) nurses & a PATIENT —
Dr. Matthew Jung said in front of everyone,
“I hate Charlie Kirk. He had it coming. He deserved it.”
Lexi, a registered nurse, was the ONLY one… pic.twitter.com/mnCOjzaPG8
— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) September 12, 2025
BREAKING: Lexi Kuenzle, the nurse who was suspended for calling out the doctor making fun of Charlies assassination has been made whole!
She is BACK TO WORK and the doctor has been FIRED!
We are not letting up until EVERY LAST PERSON who cheered Kirk's death is UNEMPLOYED! pic.twitter.com/tBqtvngsoJ
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 15, 2025
Kuenzle has since filed a lawsuit, arguing that the hospital violated her rights and punished her for questioning unethical behavior.
Lexi was suspended without pay after speaking out Jung who celebrated the death of Charlie and the 33 year old nurse had filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court, claiming Englewood Health retaliated against her for challenging the surgeon’s remarks both at work and on social media.
The controversy has since sparked widespread debate, drawing in doctors, nurses, and political voices across the country.
Meanwhile, Englewood Health hospital doctor named Dr. Matthew Jung recently resigned after he got suspended for allegedly “cheering” Kirk’s assassination last week. Witnesses stated that Jung made the remarks near the nurses’ station, just moments after the news about the assassination broke. When one of the nurses, Lexi Kuenzle, objected and questioned Jung over applauding someone’s death, Jung reportedly defended his comments.
Lexi Kuenzle suspended for speaking out against doctor
New Jersey nurse Lexi Kuenzle was reportedly suspended after she had spoken out about one of the hospital’s surgeons for making fun of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The confrontation took place at a nurses’ station, where Kuenzle reacted with shock after hearing about Kirk’s death, saying:
BREAKING 🚨 Lexi Kuenzle has been REINSTATED as a Nurse and the Doctor has RESIGNED. HUGE
Lexi Kuenzle called him out for celebrating Charlie Kirk getting k*lled
THIS IS HUGE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nnqPSWiz04
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) September 15, 2025
“Oh my God! That’s terrible! I love him!”
To which, Dr. Matthew Jung allegedly replied:
“I hate Charlie Kirk. He had it coming. He deserved it.”
Kuenzle then immediately pushed back and stated:
“You’re a doctor. How could you say someone deserved to die?”
She later went online and posted about the whole incident on Instagram, which triggered her suspension without pay. According to reports, a union representative even told her to start looking for another job.
Lawsuit against Englewood Health
In response to the suspension, Lexi Kuenzle filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court against Englewood Health and Dr. Jung. In her lawsuit, she alleged that the hospital retaliated against her for raising ethical concerns. The filing also pointed to the Hippocratic Oath and the American Medical Association’s Code of Ethics, arguing that Jung violated both with his behavior. The lawsuit also went on to describe how Jung offered to “buy lunch” for the nurses who overheard his comments, excluding Kuenzle. The case quickly gained traction online, gaining supporters from the medical community who criticized Englewood Health’s actions. One physician even wrote:
“If this story happened as described, I hope she sues and wins big.”
Another nurse added:
“The public has the right to know who thinks it is acceptable to kill someone for their beliefs.”
Englewood Health speaks out about the incident
Following the backlash and an internal investigation, Englewood Health has since confirmed that they have accepted Dr. Jung’s resignation and reinstated Kuenzle. The hospital stated:
“We have accepted the physician’s resignation. The nurse is expected to work her scheduled shifts.”
The hospital then went on to insist that Kuenzle was never officially fired and would not lose any pay. The statement read:
“The nurse was never fired; was never told she would be fired by Englewood Hospital; and will not miss any pay as part of our review of this matter.”
Lexi Kuenzle biography and age
Lexi Kuenzle is a 33-year-old registered nurse who hails from New Jersey. Over the years, she has built a decade-long career in healthcare, and she is known for her outspoken views. Lexi often shares conservative-leaning content on her social media and has a substantial following.
Education
Lexi Kuenzle completed her nursing education in the United States and earned her RN license and training in patient care. She then went on to pursue further certifications in order to specialize in clinical hospital practice.
Career
Lexi Kuenzle has reportedly worked as a nurse for over 10 years, including nearly two years at Englewood Health in New Jersey. She has notably gained substantial experience in fast-paced clinical environments, assisting patients and supporting surgical teams. However, her professional reputation took a dramatic turn following the recent Kirk controversy, where she was suspended and subsequently filed a lawsuit, drawing national attention. Despite the unrest, Kuenzle has now retained her role at Englewood Health.
Lexi Kuenzle has an Instagram account with the handle @lexikuenzle, where she has over 14K followers and 135 posts.
