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October 30, 2024
William Upton
Data
Election 2024

These Numbers Are Freaking Democrats Out.

With just a week to go before the conclusion of the 2024 U.S. elections, new data shows President Donald J. Trump with a healthy lead over the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, in Arizona. The latest survey has Trump sitting at a comfortable 50 percent of the vote, while Harris has fallen to just 42 percent. Meanwhile, in the U.S. Senate race, Republican Kari Lake leads narrowly for the first time over far-left Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).

The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam, noted yesterday on X (formerly Twitter) that the Trump campaign’s internal polling suggested they were putting significant distance between themselves and Harris in several critical battleground states. It would appear that the Data Orbital poll of Arizona released on Tuesday reflects similar momentum. Should Trump win Arizona by a healthy margin, his coattails are likely to help Lake best Gallego as well.

Gallego, a far-left member of the Democratic Party, has been the subject of voter ire over his support for the Biden-Harris government’s radical open-border policies and his ignoring of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in American politics.

The National Pulse reported in early October that Gallego’s allegedly estranged father was arrested in Chicago for punching his landlady after she attempted to collect overdue rent. A Mexican national and immigrant visa holder, Jose Angel Marinelarena has previously been convicted of drug trafficking.

Arizona is considered one of a handful of must-win swing states for both the Trump and Harris campaigns. However, voter data indicates that in recent weeks, the state has shifted away from Democrats and towards Trump. A Trump and Lake win in Arizona would push Republicans much closer to capturing both the White House and a Senate majority.

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News

Soros Money Man Howard Rubin Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal prosecutors charged Howard Rubin with running a decade-long sex-trafficking operation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Howard Rubin, a retired financier, and his former assistant Jennifer Powers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Between 2009 and 2019, primarily in a Manhattan penthouse described as a “sex dungeon.”

💬KEY QUOTE: Rubin has been linked to George Soros, as he previously worked at Soros Fund Management and Bear Stearns.

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights allegations of abuse and misconduct tied to a high-profile financier with political connections.

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Federal prosecutors have charged 70-year-old Howard Rubin, a retired New York financier, with orchestrating a decade-long sex-trafficking scheme that allegedly preyed on dozens of women. Authorities say the abuse largely took place in a lavish Manhattan penthouse outfitted as a “sex dungeon,” where women were brought under false pretenses and, in some cases, drugged or heavily intoxicated before being assaulted.

Rubin’s former assistant, Jennifer Powers, is also facing charges for her alleged role in recruiting women between 2009 and 2019. Prosecutors claim she acted as a gatekeeper, luring victims into Rubin’s circle where they were exploited under the guise of business opportunities.

According to the New York Post, Rubin’s Wall Street pedigree is notable: he previously served as a top manager at Soros Fund Management, the investment firm founded by billionaire George Soros, a major donor to Democratic Party causes. Before that, Rubin worked at Bear Stearns, where he built his reputation in mortgage-backed securities.

The case has drawn national attention not only for the salacious details but also because of Rubin’s high-powered financial ties. If convicted, both Rubin and Powers face decades in prison for what prosecutors describe as a calculated, exploitative, and long-running criminal enterprise.

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12 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

School District Superintendent Is Illegal Migrant Now Detained by ICE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, an illegal alien with a prior weapons arrest who fled from officers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal alien from Guyana, ICE agents, and Iowa State Patrol.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 26, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This should be a wake-up call for our communities to the great work that our officers are doing every day to remove public safety threats.” – Sam Olson, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul Field Office Director.

🎯IMPACT: Roberts’s arrest raises concerns over hiring practices and public safety in Des Moines Public Schools.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have apprehended Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, after he was identified as an illegal alien from Guyana with a history of weapons-related charges. The arrest took place during a targeted enforcement operation.

Roberts reportedly fled in his vehicle when ICE agents revealed their identity, leading to a chase that ended with him abandoning his car and hiding in nearby shrubbery. He was eventually located and taken into custody with the assistance of an Iowa State Police K9 unit.

During the arrest, agents discovered a loaded Glock 19, a fixed-blade hunting knife, and $3,000 in cash in Roberts’s vehicle. The presence of these items has prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), as federal law prohibits individuals without legal status from possessing firearms and ammunition.

Roberts, who entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999, had been ordered to be removed from the country in May 2024. Despite this, he continued to serve as the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools without proper work authorization.

Sam Olson, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul Field Office Director, expressed concern over how Roberts was hired despite his illegal status and prior charges, emphasizing the importance of federal officers’ ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.

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13 hours ago
Politics
UK

Poll: Farage’s Reform Party on Course to Win 311 Seats in Parliament.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll suggests Nigel Farage’s Reform Party would win 311 Members of Parliament (MPs) across Britain in a general election, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s far-left Labour Party would drop to 144 seats, losing 267 MPs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Reform, Labour, and other parties in Britain’s House of Commons.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Based on a sample of 13,000 people over the past three weeks, focusing on the UK, with specific outcomes in London and surrounding areas.

🎯IMPACT: Reform UK would fall short of an overall majority, leading to a hung parliament, with Labour reliant on London for its remaining seats.

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A detailed constituency (electoral district)-level survey projects that Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party would secure 311 seats in Britain’s House of Commons in a general election, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party dropping to 144—a reduction of 267 MPs. Support for Starmer’s far-left party remains steadfast only in the hyper-diverse capital of London, where only around a third of the population is classed as ‘White British,’ with more than one-third of Labour’s projected seats based in London.

The survey, which sampled 13,000 people over the past three weeks, points to a strong potential for Nigel Farage to step into the role of Prime Minister—the first in roughly a century from neither Labour or the previously governing Conservative (Tory) Party.

Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, attempting to build his own far-left, Palestinian issues-focused party, is expected to retain his London constituency as an independent. Numerous longstanding “Red Wall” Labour constituencies—named for the party’s traditional color—in the Midlands and Northern England are predicted to flip to Reform.

Notably, the projections indicate major defeats for prominent Labour members, including Cabinet ministers Yvette Cooper, Ed Miliband, Bridget Phillipson, and Lisa Nandy, along with former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Even so, at a projected 311 seats, Farage’s party would be the largest in the House of Commons but 15 short of an outright majority, requiring it to form a minority government or strike deals with smaller right-leaning parties in a so-called ‘Hung Parliament.’

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14 hours ago
World

This European Country Just Put ‘There Are Only Two Sexes’ in Its Constitution.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Slovakia’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes and limiting adoption rights to married couples.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, conservative lawmakers, and international organizations such as Amnesty International.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The amendment was passed on Friday in Slovakia’s National Council.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Today, the Slovak government chose to follow the lead of countries, such as Hungary, whose policies have led to an erosion of human rights,” complained Amnesty International.

🎯IMPACT: The amendment strengthens traditional values, but is drawing backlash from the global “human rights” lobby.

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Slovakia’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment on Friday that recognizes only two sexes, male and female, and restricts adoption rights to married couples. The amendment also guarantees equal pay for men and women and requires parental consent for sexual education.

The amendment, introduced by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, passed with 90 votes in the 150-seat National Council. Twelve opposition lawmakers from right-leaning parties supported the measure, which required a three-fifths majority to succeed.

Justice Minister Boris Susko stated that the amendment aims to strengthen traditional values. However, leftist human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the move. “Today, the Slovak government chose to follow the lead of countries, such as Hungary, whose policies have led to an erosion of human rights,” Amnesty International said in a statement.

The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, also criticized the amendment, arguing that it denies “the realities of trans and intersex people” and could violate Slovakia’s international obligations. He expressed concern over the potential impact on human rights guarantees, such as access to legal gender recognition.

In May 2024, Fico—a staunch nationalist and populist leader—was the target of an assassination attempt. Fico, who survived being shot, criticized Slovak media outlets, referring to them as “adversary media,” “anti-Slovak press,” and “[George] Soros’s herd of pigs,” for inspiring his shooting.

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September 26, 2025
Immigration

Trump Admin Restricts Immigrants’ Access to Commercial Driver’s Licenses.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced new rules to tighten requirements for issuing commercial driver’s licenses, aiming to restrict access for migrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department (DOT), and states such as California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The new rule was announced on Friday and is effective immediately across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “California has 30 days to comply with the new regulations, or my department will withhold federal highway funds starting at nearly $160 million,” said Sean Duffy.

🎯IMPACT: The rule closes loopholes, enforces immigration checks, and pressures states to comply with federal regulations on issuing commercial licenses.

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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced new rules for issuing commercial driver’s licenses that seek to make it more difficult for immigrants to acquire the licenses. The Transportation Department, on Friday, stated that the new rule—”effective immediately”—is a response to an ongoing nationwide audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and “a recent series of horrific, fatal crashes caused by non-domiciled drivers.”

One notable incident involved an illegal immigrant truck driver last month in Florida. The driver, holding a commercial driver’s license from California, caused a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike. The semi-truck’s trailer jackknifed during an unauthorized U-turn, leading to a collision that killed three occupants of a minivan.

The new rule mandates enforcement action against California for “gross negligence,” with the state given 30 days to comply or face withheld federal highway funds starting at $160 million. Sean Duffy also ordered California to halt issuing commercial licenses to immigrants and to identify non-compliant, unexpired licenses.

Immigrants will now be required to have an employment-based visa and undergo federal immigration checks through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system.

“California has 30 days to comply with the new regulations, or my department will withhold federal highway funds starting at nearly $160 million,” Duffy said.

Additional states, including Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, have also failed to meet federal standards on issuing such licenses, according to the department. Duffy emphasized the nationwide impact of California’s licensing practices, as drivers often operate across state lines.

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September 26, 2025
Crime
News

Fugitive Black Liberation Army Terrorist Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Joanne Chesimard, convicted of the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Havana, Cuba, decades after escaping U.S. custody and receiving asylum from Cuba’s communist regime.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Joanne Chesimard, a.k.a. Assata Shakur, the Communist Party of Cuba, New Jersey officials, and the family of slain State Trooper Werner Foerster.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Chesimard passed away on September 25, 2025, in Havana, Cuba. Her crimes and escape date back to the 1970s.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Sadly, it appears she has passed without being held fully accountable for her heinous crimes.” – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) and NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan.

🎯IMPACT: Chesimard’s death refocuses attention on Cuba’s harboring of U.S. fugitives and the denial of justice to Trooper Werner Foerster’s family.

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Cuban officials announced Friday that radical black nationalist Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, has died in Havana. Chesimard had been convicted in 1977 of the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike. She escaped from prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba, where she was granted asylum by the communist regime in 1984.

The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death, stating, “On September 25, 2025, American citizen Joanne Deborah Byron, ‘Assata Shakur,’ passed away in Havana, Cuba, due to health conditions and advanced age.” U.S. officials, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), expressed frustration that Chesimard evaded justice for decades. “For years, we have worked with the State Department to bring Chesimard back to New Jersey, so she could face justice for the cold-blooded murder of an American hero,” Murphy and NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan said in a joint statement.

Chesimard, a member of the Black Liberation Army, was added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted Terrorists List in 2013. The FBI described the group as “one of the most violent militant organizations of the 1970s.” A $1 million reward for her capture had been offered by both the FBI and the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.

The death of Trooper Werner Foerster, who left behind a wife and young son, remains a deeply painful memory for his family and colleagues. “We mourn Trooper Foerster’s loss every day, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his widow, Rosie, their son, Eric, and the entire New Jersey State Police family,” Murphy and Callahan stated. They also emphasized their opposition to any repatriation of Chesimard’s remains to the U.S.

The Cuban government has long refused to extradite Chesimard and other U.S. fugitives, drawing criticism from Trump administration figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The Cuban regime continues to provide a safe haven for terrorists and criminals, including fugitives from the United States,” Rubio said earlier this year.

The State Department echoed this sentiment, stating, “On behalf of her victims, we regret that the Cuban dictatorship for decades protected this fugitive and prevented her from facing justice in our nation.”

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September 26, 2025
Media

Sinclair and Nexstar Break, Add Jimmy Kimmel Back to Lineup.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a week-long ban due to false statements Kimmel made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jimmy Kimmel, Sinclair Broadcast Group, ABC, Disney, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The suspension occurred after Kimmel’s monologue on September 15, with his reinstatement announced on Friday. The show airs on ABC affiliates across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel claimed during his return monologue.

🎯IMPACT: Kimmel’s decision to spread a hoax that Kirk’s alleged assassin was MAGA, rather than a radical leftist, led to calls for accountability within Disney for his actions.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar announced on Friday that they will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliates after a week-long ban. The suspension followed remarks by Kimmel spreading disinformation about the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Sinclair, which owns numerous ABC stations across the U.S., stated the decision came after “thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders.”

Kimmel returned to air on Tuesday for a number of other ABC affiliates, appearing to express regret for his remarks on Kirk’s murder but not actually apologizing. “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel claimed.

The backlash began after Kimmel’s September 15 monologue, in which he criticized President Donald J. Trump and his allies for their reactions to Kirk’s assassination and claimed the far-left alleged killer was actually a MAGA movement member. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by Trump, suggested during a podcast interview that ABC’s broadcast license could be revoked. In response, Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group temporarily pulled Kimmel’s show from their stations, with ABC as a whole following.

Disney, ABC’s parent company, announced Kimmel’s return on Monday, though Sinclair and Nexstar initially maintained their blackout. Sinclair had called for “accountability” within Disney.

President Trump criticized ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel, writing on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.”

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September 26, 2025
War

Lukashenko Says Putin Ready to Unveil Ukraine Peace Proposal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon unveil a proposal for ending the war in Ukraine.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Alexander Lukashenko, Vladimir Putin, President Donald J. Trump, and Volodymyr Zelensky.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Lukashenko met Putin in Moscow on Friday, following a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska last month.

💬KEY QUOTE: “To avoid losing all of Ukraine, [Zelensky] must not just negotiate, but agree to favorable terms—terms that, by and large, have been approved by the Americans,” said Lukashenko.

🎯IMPACT: Lukashenko claims the proposal is beneficial for Ukraine and broadly supported by the U.S., but skepticism remains due to Russia’s historical demands.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, after a five-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday, revealed that the Russian leader will soon announce a “very good proposal” for ending the war in Ukraine. The proposal, according to Lukashenko, has already been shared with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump during a summit in Alaska last month.

Lukashenko refrained from detailing the contents of the proposal, stating, “President Putin and I discussed it, but I won’t talk about it. The President himself will say.” He described the proposal as favorable for Ukraine, adding, “If the Ukrainians don’t accept these proposals, it will be like it was at the beginning of the special military operation. It will be even worse; they will lose Ukraine.”

Russia’s demands in the past have included territorial concessions from Ukraine, renunciation of NATO membership ambitions, and limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces—conditions Kiev has consistently rejected. Lukashenko suggested that he, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should meet to negotiate, though Russia insists such a meeting would require Zelensky to travel to Moscow.

In contrast, Trump recently stated that Ukraine could potentially regain all its lost territory due to Russia’s economic struggles, marking a shift in his stance. The Kremlin dismissed these comments, attributing them to Trump’s recent meeting with Zelensky. Lukashenko emphasized that Zelensky must negotiate and agree to the terms supported by the U.S. to avoid further losses.

Lukashenko faces Western sanctions over his support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. However, Trump has recently reached out to him, describing him as a “highly respected” leader and facilitating discussions that led to the release of over 50 political prisoners in Belarus.

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September 26, 2025
William Upton
News

NYC Medical Examiner Concludes NFL Shooter DID Suffer from CTE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The New York City Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner has posthumously diagnosed 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Shane Devon Tamura, the National Football League (NFL), and victims: NYPD officer Didarul Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, security guard Aland Etienne, and Rudin firm employee Julia Hyman.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The medical examiner’s diagnosis was released on Friday, September 26, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: The New York City medical examiner’s office states it found “unambiguous evidence” of CTE after examining Tamura’s brain tissue, which he had requested be studied in his suicide declaration.

🎯IMPACT: The New York City medical examiner’s findings from examining Tamura’s brain tissue could prove crucial in shedding further light on CTE and how sports like football and soccer can impact the human brain.

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The New York City Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner has posthumously diagnosed 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In late July, Tamura opened fire at a New York City office building where the National Football League (NFL) headquarters was located, killing four individuals, including a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, with Tamura subsequently committing suicide.

Despite intending to target the NFL, Tamura went to the wrong floor of the building, killing people unconnected to the professional football league. The National Pulse reported at the time that Tamura played high school football in the California area and had in his possession a short declaration naming the NFL as his target and blaming the organization for a brain injury and subsequent mental illness. There are no records of Tamura ever having played in the NFL.

The New York City medical examiner’s office states it found “unambiguous evidence” of CTE after examining Tamura’s brain tissue, which he had requested be studied in his suicide declaration. According to the medical examiner’s findings, the 27-year-old suffered from “low-stage CTE,” which can only be authoritatively diagnosed post-mortem.

After playing high school football, Tamura began suffering from mental illness. However, prior medical records suggest he had not suffered any head injuries while playing football. The New York City medical examiner’s findings could prove crucial in shedding further light on CTE and how sports like football and soccer can impact the human brain. While most studies have focused on the impact of concussions as a cause of CTE, some medical professionals believe that less severe but more frequent blows to the skull—not resulting in a concussion—are a more likely cause.

NYPD officer Didarul Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, security guard Aland Etienne, and Rudin firm employee Julia Hyman were killed in Tamura’s attack.

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September 26, 2025
William Upton
News

Kirk Assassin’s Trans Lover Vanishes, Law Enforcement Claims He’s in a ‘Safe Space.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lance Twiggs—the transgender lover of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who allegedly assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk earlier this month—has fled the St. George, Utah home he shared with Robinson.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby, and other law enforcement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Twiggs’s disappearance was earlier this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby has publicly stated that Twiggs is in a “safe space very far away from St. George,”  adding he needed “to lay low for a long time.”

🎯IMPACT: The FBI has not provided public comment on the matter, but there is speculation that Twiggs could be under FBI protection or holding as the investigation into Kirk’s assassination continues.

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Lance Twiggs—the transgender lover of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who allegedly assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk earlier this month—has fled the St. George, Utah home he shared with Robinson. According to neighbors, mail has piled up outside the house, and there has been no human activity on the property for some time.

While the disappearance of Twiggs—who was reportedly cooperating with federal investigators—has stoked conspiracies on social media, law enforcement insists nothing is out of the ordinary. Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby has publicly stated that Twiggs is in a “safe space very far away from St. George,” adding he needed “to lay low for a long time.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has not provided public comment on the matter, but there is speculation that Twiggs could be under FBI protection or holding as the investigation into Kirk’s assassination continues. Notably, a series of text messages between Robinson and Twiggs has come under intense scrutiny over the use of stilted language—leading some to posit the messages could have been an attempt by Robinson to create an alibi for Twiggs and others who could have known or helped coordinate the assassination of Kirk.

“I’m particularly not buying those text messages, it just seems too stilted, too much like a script—actually, like a bad script,” former Trump chief strategist and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon remarked last week.

While authorities have stated that Twiggs is cooperating with law enforcement, his family members, speaking with the media, suggest ulterior motives. “[Twiggs] is very angry with anyone who is supportive of conservative ideals and Christian values,” a family member said in a recent interview, adding, “As far as I know, he was not going by another name. I just know he was in the process of transitioning. I know he was trying to take different medications.”

Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed during a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that the agency is investigating over 20 people connected to a Discord chat group allegedly involved in the planning of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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