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September 24, 2025
Media
Politics

Hillary Admits Bannon Outmaneuvered Democrats Online.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Hillary Clinton expressed concerns over Democrats falling behind conservatives in digital communication strategies, particularly in social media and podcasting.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hillary Clinton, Stephen K. Bannon, and the Democratic and Republican Parties.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Clinton made these remarks during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Right now, most people get their news from social media. So if they’re getting their news from, you know, 15-second videos, three-second takes, three-hour podcasts where people are just kind of unplugged and saying whatever, then Democrats had better compete in those arenas.” – Hillary Clinton

🎯IMPACT: Clinton’s remarks highlight the challenges Democrats face in reaching younger voters and competing in modern digital platforms against conservatives.

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Hillary Clinton is warning that Democrats are lagging behind conservatives in the digital space, particularly in the realms of social media and podcasting, which she says are shaping political engagement among younger voters. Speaking on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, the former First Lady and Secretary of State said her party has “stopped being effective communicators in modern communications” and credited former Trump White House Chief Strategist and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon with recognizing early on how to engage young men online through “unplugged” podcasts.

“The Republican Party, I have to say, has done a much better job dominating social media, dominating the podcast ecosystem, getting messages out and aiming, particularly at young men,” Clinton remarked, adding that Democrats are still trying to “catch up.” She went on to note that Bannon, specifically, recognized that “young men who were into gaming” and “on the Internet a lot” could be “persuaded to be political supporters of the Republican Party, if the Republican Party actually engaged and talked to them in the right way.”

Clinton emphasized the importance of competing in online “arenas,” noting that most people now get their news from social media and short-form content. “Right now, most people get their news from social media. So if they’re getting their news from, you know, 15-second videos, three-second takes, three-hour podcasts where people are just kind of unplugged and saying whatever, then Democrats had better compete in those arenas,” she stated.

She also warned that the audience watching MSNBC live represents only a “small portion” of voters, underscoring the need for her party to expand its reach.

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September 23, 2025
Crime
Politics

Democrat Lawmaker Sentenced for Burglary.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Minnesota Democrat state senator Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicole Mitchell, her stepmother Carol Mitchell, Becker County Attorney Brian McDonald, and Judge Michael Fritz.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing occurred on September 23, 2025, in Becker County, Minnesota; the break-in happened in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” – Nicole Mitchell.

🎯IMPACT: Mitchell’s conviction leaves her suburban district without representation until a special election in November, potentially affecting the narrow Democrat majority in the state Senate.

IN FULL

Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota Democrat state senator and ally of Governor Tim Walz (D), was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. The incident occurred in April 2024, and Mitchell was convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. She will serve her sentence on work release in Ramsey County, where she lives, beginning October 8.

Mitchell, 51, admitted to the court, “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” The judge allowed her to serve the 180-day sentence on work release and stayed a 21-month prison term contingent on her compliance with probation. Under Minnesota law, she could be released in four months.

Prosecutor Brian McDonald criticized the decision to let Mitchell serve her sentence outside Becker County, calling it “preferential treatment.” He also noted her refusal to resign from the Senate until a week after her conviction. Mitchell represented a suburban district in the closely divided Senate, often casting decisive votes.

Body camera footage played during the trial showed Mitchell in the basement of her stepmother’s home dressed in black with a flashlight covered by a sock. She reportedly told police, “Clearly, I’m not good at this,” and admitted, “I know I did something bad.”

Carol Mitchell, the victim, stated in court, “Fear has moved in with me to stay. How could I ever trust Nicole again?” Gov. Walz has scheduled a special election for November 4 to fill Mitchell’s seat, as well as the seat of a Republican senator who passed away.

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September 23, 2025
Politics

House Oversight Investigates Abuse of Retiree Pensions for ‘Progressive Playbook’ Strategy.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether insurance companies and financial institutions have discriminated against entities with right-wing views and improperly used retirees’ pension accounts to promote progressive policies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), whistleblowers, large asset management firms like BlackRock, and the former Biden government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Ongoing investigations, with letters sent to organizations such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

💬KEY QUOTE: “At a minimum, Americans deserve to fully know if their hard-earned savings are being used in a progressive playbook.” – James Comer

🎯IMPACT: The investigation could lead to new legislation protecting Americans’ investments and greater transparency in corporate practices.

IN FULL

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Representative James Comer (R-KY), is broadening its investigation into potential discrimination by insurance companies and financial institutions against individuals and entities with right-leaning political views. The probe also examines whether retirees’ pension accounts are being used to fund progressive policies without their consent.

In a letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Comer stated, “The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating improper restrictions on access to capital and capital markets of individuals and entities based on political viewpoints or involvement in certain industries (such as cryptocurrency, energy, and firearms).” He noted that whistleblowers have reported having their insurance policies canceled for holding widely-held political positions or operating businesses disfavored by progressive activists.

Comer also addressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, acting as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), about the use of proxy proposals and activism targeting corporate boards by activists pursuing political agendas. He questioned whether these practices violate fiduciary duties and called for transparency regarding how investment managers and pension fund managers handle Americans’ savings.

The investigation has also drawn attention to large asset management firms like BlackRock, which Comer accused of prioritizing green energy initiatives and other progressive policies over profitability. BlackRock responded in a public statement, saying, “We are bound to adhere to [our clients’] investment guidelines and objectives. We do not dictate particular investment strategies.”

Additionally, the committee is investigating whether companies are rebranding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to circumvent President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order banning such practices. Comer emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “At a minimum, Americans deserve to fully know if their hard-earned savings are being used in a progressive playbook.”

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September 23, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Trump: ‘Ridiculous’ Dems Must ‘Become Realistic’ to Avert Government Shutdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democrat congressional leaders over their demands in government funding negotiations, as an October 1 deadline approaches.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Congress.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday morning via Truth Social; the meeting was set for the Oval Office this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive.” – Donald Trump.

🎯IMPACT: Heightened risk of a government shutdown, as both funding proposals failed in the Senate last week, potentially leading to a funding lapse at the end of the month.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has thrown cold water on speculation that he would meet with Congressional Democratic leaders this week to negotiate a government funding compromise and avert a government shutdown beginning October 1. Early Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared to confirm they would meet with President Trump in the Oval Office later this week. However, the America First leader has dismissed the possibility of a meeting, writing in a post on Truth Social that Democrats must “become realistic” about their legislative demands.

“After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive,” President Trump wrote. “They are threatening to shut down the Government of the United States unless they can have over $1 Trillion Dollars in new spending to continue free healthcare for Illegal Aliens (A monumental cost!), force Taxpayers to fund Transgender surgery for minors, have dead people on the Medicaid roles, allow Illegal Alien Criminals to steal Billions of Dollars in American Taxpayer Benefits, try to force our Country to again open our Borders to Criminals and to the World, allow men to play in women’s sports, and essentially create Transgender operations for everybody.”

“They are trying to eliminate the popular $50 Billion Dollar Rural and Vulnerable Hospital Fund, which was passed with only Republican Votes, and proudly signed into Law by ME,” Trump declared, adding: “The Democrats in Congress seem to have totally lost their way. They obviously have no idea what it means to put America First or to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! All Congressional Democrats want to do is enact Radical Left Policies that nobody voted for.”

Late last week, House Republicans passed a mostly clean continuing resolution, which would keep the government funded until November 21. The only notable provision added was funding for increased security for lawmakers in response to the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. The House funding bill fell short of overcoming a Senate filibuster late Friday.

Senate Democrats countered with their own proposal that would fund the government until October 31. However, it contained additional new spending provisions and measures that would repeal portions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year.

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September 23, 2025
Politics

Keith Olbermann Unleashes Tirade on Trump Team Following Deleted Threats.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former MSNBC and ESPN host turned iHeart Radio podcaster Keith Olbermann is on his second day of an unhinged social media tirade, targeting members of the Trump administration and prominent Republican figures.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Keith Olbermann, Scott Jennings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Jimmy Kimmel.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You’re next motherf**ker.” — Olbermann in a post directed at Jennings

🎯IMPACT: Olbermann’s remarks were widely interpreted as a violent threat, especially in light of the continued violent political rhetoric espoused by Democrats and far-left figures following the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

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Former MSNBC and ESPN host turned iHeart Radio podcaster Keith Olbermann is on his second day of an unhinged social media tirade, targeting members of the Trump administration and threatening other prominent Republican figures. Late Monday, Olbermann kicked off his rant by threatening Republican strategist and CNN commentator Scott Jennings before continuing his attacks on Tuesday.

“You’re next motherf**ker,” the former MSNBC host wrote in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) directed at Jennings. “But keep mugging for the camera.”

The remarks were widely interpreted as a violent threat, especially in light of the continued violent political rhetoric espoused by Democrats and far-left figures following the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

After initial pushback, Olbermann attempted to walk back the threat, saying, “Now we get the fascists off real tv. That’d mean your career is next, Jennings. Send a tape to Real America’s Voice.”

After leveling his threat against Jennings, Olbermann’s social media meltdown continued on Tuesday, with the far-left podcaster writing, “Ladies and gentlemen, [Marco Rubio], political prostitute.” The post appears to be in reference to Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) alongside President Donald J. Trump. Next, Olbermann railed against White House Border Czar Tom Homan, posting to X, “Homan literally has the word ‘ho’ in his name.”

The temporary suspension of late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC’s parent company Disney appears to have been the impetus for Olbermann’s meltdown. However, Kimmel’s reinstatement on Monday does not seem to have satiated the far-left commentator.

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September 22, 2025
News
Politics

Turning Point USA ‘American Comeback Tour’ to Honor Charlie Kirk.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Turning Point USA will honor its slain founder, Charlie Kirk, with a tribute in Minnesota as the “American Comeback Tour” continues following his assassination.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Catholic conservative commentator Michael Knowles, Turning Point USA, and Charlie Kirk’s supporters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday evening, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I will appear tonight. There will be an empty chair on stage. I will give a tribute to Charlie and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation.” – Michael Knowles

🎯IMPACT: The tour continues as a defiant response to those who sought to silence Kirk and his movement.

IN FULL

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will pay tribute to its late founder, Charlie Kirk, on Monday at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as part of the ongoing “American Comeback Tour.” The event follows Kirk’s assassination on September 10, when he was fatally shot during an American Comeback Tour stop at Utah Valley University.

Catholic conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who is scheduled to headline the event, confirmed that a chair will be left empty on stage in Kirk’s honor. “I will appear tonight. There will be an empty chair on stage. I will give a tribute to Charlie and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation,” Knowles said.

He emphasized that Kirk’s commitment to free speech and open dialogue would continue. “Charlie’s enemies will not have stopped that. People who disagree can, like at all of his events, cut to the front of the line and we will continue to have a healthy debate,” he added.

Despite the shock of Kirk’s assassination, the organization has pledged to move forward with the tour. “I think that Charlie’s enemies thought that they could not only silence him, but in fact silence his whole movement. That will not happen,” Knowles said. “In fact, they will not even silence his speaking tour.”

Following Kirk’s death, his widow Erika Kirk was appointed CEO and Chairwoman of Turning Point USA in a unanimous vote by the organization’s board. The decision reportedly fulfilled Kirk’s personal wishes, as he had privately indicated to staff that Erika should lead the organization if anything happened to him. Erika Kirk stated her intention to continue her husband’s mission to promote conservative values, freedom of speech, and Christian principles among young Americans.

TPUSA has faced heightened security concerns in the days following Kirk’s murder. On September 17, a bomb squad was called to TPUSA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, after a suspicious bag was discovered outside the building. Authorities later determined the bag was not a threat, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred as staff and mourners gathered at the site in remembrance of Kirk.

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September 22, 2025
Media
Politics

Mamdani Cancels ABC Appearance in Solidarity With Charlie Kirk MisInfo Peddler Jimmy Kimmel.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Zohran Mamdani, the Democrats’ far-left New York City mayoral candidate, canceled a televised town hall over ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, Jimmy Kimmel, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, and ABC/Nexstar affiliates.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced during a press conference on Roosevelt Island, Monday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is not the government’s job to tell us what we can and cannot talk about.” – Zohran Mamdani

🎯IMPACT: Mamdani claims his decision was motivated by ‘First Amendment’ concerns despite Kimmel having spread blatant false information.

IN FULL

Far-left New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that he is canceling a planned televised town hall with a local ABC affiliate. The decision comes in response to ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following host Jimmy Kimmel spreading false conspiracy theories that slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was murdered by a Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement supporter. Additional pressure on ABC to suspend Kimmel came from President Donald J. Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as local affiliates owned by Nexstar and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had threatened regulatory action against ABC over the false claims made by Kimmel regarding Kirk’s assassination. Nexstar, which owns dozens of local ABC affiliates, initially suspended the show before ABC followed suit with an indefinite suspension. Subsequently, Sinclair announced they would also back Nexstar’s decision and pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! 

Speaking during a press conference on Roosevelt Island, Mamdani criticized what he perceives as government interference, stating, “It is not the government’s job to bully talk show hosts off of the air. It is not the government’s job to tell us what we can and cannot talk about.”

Mamdani further expressed his concerns about the broader implications of such actions, saying, “The message that it sends to each and every American across this country is a message the First Amendment is no longer a right that can be counted on, but rather that it is government which will determine what should and should not be discussed.”

Notably, it has always been against FCC regulations for broadcast license holders to spread “false information concerning a crime or a catastrophe” over the public airwaves.

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September 22, 2025
William Upton
Media
Politics

WATCH: Don Lemon Claims Being Christian in Public Is ‘Religious Nationalism.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: During Don Lemon’s latest YouTube podcast episode of The Don Lemon Show, the liberal pundit asserted that essentially any public display of the Christian faith is tantamount to “Religious Nationalism,” speaking in reaction to slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Don Lemon, mourners at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 22, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Here is where we have to tell the truth here. What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression; it was religious nationalism on full display. That is my truth.” — Don Lemon

🎯IMPACT: Despite admitting that he had not actually watched any of the memorial service live but only clips posted to social media, Lemon attempted to smear mourners as part of a Christian nationalist revival.

IN FULL

Disgraced former CNN host turned social media personality Don Lemon denounced slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk‘s memorial service this past Sunday, stoking fear about Christianity in public life. During Lemon’s latest YouTube podcast episode of The Don Lemon Show, the liberal pundit asserted that essentially any public display of the Christian faith—out of step with a left-wing political message—is tantamount to “Religious Nationalism.”

“So what I say now is what happened in Arizona this weekend was not just a memorial, it was something else entirely,” Lemon claimed on his podcast, continuing: “People will tell you it is about grief, about honoring a man’s life, about faith, and on the surface, you know, maybe it looked like that. Tens of thousands gathered, the music swelled. I’m sure some of you saw it… but if you stayed long enough… if you listened long enough… you could feel the ground shifting beneath you, because this wasn’t just about a man who died; this was about a movement claiming divine permission to rule.”

Despite admitting that he had not actually watched any of the memorial service live but only clips of the mourners posted to social media, Lemon went on to contend, “It was a revival meeting wrapped in a memorial… a political rally dressed as church!”

“And by the end of the night, it was clear, this was not only about Charlie Kirk’s death, it was about his afterlife in politics… The crowd cheered as if the passing of the man lit some sort of sacred fire! To me, this was not mourning. It was mobilization!”

“Here is where we have to tell the truth here. What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression; it was religious nationalism on full display,” Lemon concluded, adding: “That is my truth.”

After being forced out at CNN, Lemon briefly looked to relaunch his media career on Elon Musk‘s X (formerly Twitter) as a contracted media personality. However, Musk nixed the deal after Lemon allegedly made an out-of-this-world list of demands, including soliciting a Tesla Cyber truck, an upfront payment of $5 million, and being the first man to host a podcast in space.

Shortly after the 2024 presidential election, the disgraced former CNN host announced he was leaving the X social media platform entirely.

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September 19, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Politics

These European Nations Want to Join Trump In Declaring Antifa a Terrorist Group.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Both the Netherlands and Hungary want to join President Donald J. Trump in declaring Antifa a terrorist organisation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, President Donald J. Trump, and Antifa.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Netherlands passed a motion to declare Antifa a terror group on September 18, with the Hungarians announcing they would be pursuing similar measures the following day.

💬KEY QUOTE: “ANTIFA TERRORIST ORGANIZATION! FVD/PVV MOTION ADOPTED!” – Geert Wilders.

🎯IMPACT: Designating Antifa a terrorist group could allow enhanced police surveillance and prosecution of members of the group for crimes, including political violence.

IN FULL

Lawmakers in the Netherlands and Hungary are pushing forward efforts to classify the violent far-left extremist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. The moves mirror a recent declaration by President Donald J. Trump, who cited political violence and the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk as grounds for the designation.

In the Dutch parliament, a motion proposed by Geert Wilders, leader of the populist, anti-Islamist Party for Freedom (PVV), was passed. Wilders argued that Antifa groups are already active in the Netherlands, pointing to incidents of harassment and violence against conservative politicians, students, and journalists.

“ANTIFA TERRORIST ORGANIZATION! FVD/PVV MOTION ADOPTED!” Wilders wrote on X shortly after the motion passed in the parliament.

Wilders stated that Antifa’s actions are “aimed at silencing dissenting voices,” and not merely protesting. The adopted motion urges the Dutch government to formally respond and consider the classification, which would expand law enforcement powers for surveillance and criminal prosecution.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed his government’s intent to follow the same course in Hungary. He referenced the case of Ilaria Salis, an Italian woman linked to Antifa who allegedly took part in violent attacks in Budapest but later secured a seat in the European Parliament. “They now lecture Hungary from Brussels. This is unacceptable,” Orbán said, adding that legal measures must be strengthened against extremist activism.

The effort comes after President Trump’s announcement in Washington earlier this week that Antifa would be designated a “major terrorist organization” in the U.S. The America First leader said the step was essential to address “years of unchecked violence and intimidation against conservative citizens.”

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, also reportedly engraved Antifa slogans on the ammunition used in Kirk’s murder, with multiple people close to him saying he was heavily influenced by far-left ideology.

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September 19, 2025
Politics

WATCH: AOC Trashes ‘Ignorant, Uneducated’ Charlie Kirk While Voting Against Resolution Condemning Political Violence.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) explained her “No” vote on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, smearing the assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Charlie Kirk, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and members of Congress.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The vote took place in the House of Representatives on Friday.

💬KEY QUOTE: The resolution “brings great pain to the millions of Americans who endured segregation, Jim Crow, and the legacy of that bigotry today,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez complained.

🎯IMPACT: The resolution passed 310-58. All 58 “No” votes were cast by Democrats.

IN FULL

Far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) took to the House floor on Friday to defend her vote against a GOP-backed resolution that honored assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) leader Charlie Kirk and “call[ed] upon all Americans—regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed—to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.” The resolution was brought forward by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in response to Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10.

On Friday afternoon, the resolution passed with 310 “Yes” votes and 58 “No” votes—all of which were Democrats. Ocasio-Cortez took to the House floor and criticized the resolution, calling it “reckless” and accusing House Republicans of using it to further “divide” Americans. She argued that the resolution “brings great pain to the millions of Americans who endured segregation, Jim Crow, and the legacy of that bigotry today.”

While acknowledging the horror of Kirk’s assassination, Ocasio-Cortez attempted to smear Kirk’s legacy by taking various quotes out of context. She stated, “We should be clear about who Charlie Kirk was: a man who believed that the Civil Rights Act that granted Black Americans the right to vote was a ‘mistake,’ who after the violent attack on Paul Pelosi claimed that ‘some amazing patriot out there’ should bail out his assailant, and accused Jews of controlling ‘not just the colleges—it’s the nonprofits, it’s the movies, it’s Hollywood, it’s all of it.’”

Ocasio-Cortez—who is weighing a possible 2028 presidential run and enjoys broad support in the Democratic Party—falsely claimed that Kirk’s “rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant, uneducated, and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans,” in contrast to the resolution’s assertion that he “worked tirelessly to promote unity.”

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