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September 17, 2025
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WATCH: Bannon Questions Lone Gunman Narrative in Charlie Kirk Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Utah prosecutors released text messages implicating Tyler Robinson in the murder of Charlie Kirk. WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon raised concerns about the official narrative.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tyler Robinson, Robinson’s transgender lover Lance Twiggs, Charlie Kirk, Stephen K. Bannon, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Kirk’s assassination was carried out last Wednesday at Utah Valley University; Robinson was charged on Tuesday, September 17, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’m particularly not buying those text messages, it just seems too stilted, too much like a script—actually, like a bad script. So we got to get to the bottom of it.” – Stephen K. Bannon

🎯IMPACT: Media figures and officials are calling for a broader investigation into potential conspiracies surrounding Kirk’s assassination.

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Former Trump chief strategist and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon is voicing skepticism over the authenticity of the text messages between Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, and his transgender lover, Lance Twiggs, in which Robinson admits to murdering Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week. In the text exchange, Robinson claimed his motive was that he “had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred.”

“I’m particularly not buying those text messages, it just seems too stilted, too much like a script—actually, like a bad script,” Bannon said during WarRoom on Tuesday, adding: “You just murdered the most important young person in the conservative movement… and you’re telling me you’re texting, ‘Dad’s going to be very upset I lost grandpa’s rifle.’ Are you kidding me?”


The WarRoom host called for a deeper investigation into potential connections to groups like Antifa or other conspiracies, referencing the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Pennsylvania in 2024. Notably, a number of conservative commentators have called into question the nature of Robinson’s communications with Twiggs and members of a Discord server, with some suggesting the messages appear to be an attempt by the assassin to provide alibis for Twiggs and the others.

President Trump and other senior officials have blamed the “radical left” for Kirk’s assassination. Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) stated that Robinson was motivated by his “leftist ideology.”

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has confirmed the agency is reviewing a Discord group chat where Robinson reportedly admitted to the crime, and all members of the chat are under investigation.

Bannon also revealed that the Trump administration is considering executive actions, including labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. “The biggest thing is to broaden the assassination investigation from a single murder to the broader conspiracy,” he said, adding: “If we are going to go to war, let’s go to war.”

Robinson, who has been charged with Kirk’s murder, faces the death penalty, potentially by firing squad, if he is convicted.

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September 16, 2025
Crime
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This Activist Has Collected Over 51,000 Tips on Leftists Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A conservative activist has collected tips on over 51,000 people who celebrated or mocked the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, leading to multiple firings.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ryan Fournier, Students for Trump National Chairman, and thousands of people and companies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah last Wednesday, with incidents reported across the U.S., including national brands and local businesses.

💬KEY QUOTE: “For years, the left tried to destroy people for simply having conservative values.” – Ryan Fournier

🎯IMPACT: Over 76 individuals have been fired, and Fournier’s efforts have drawn over 300 million views and significant online engagement.

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Ryan Fournier, the National Chairman of Students for Trump, is leading a growing online campaign to expose and hold accountable people who celebrated or mocked the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. His efforts, driven primarily through his X (formerly Twitter) account with 1.2 million followers, have already resulted in over 76 people losing their jobs. Fournier says he has received over 51,000 tips and generated over 300 million views across his platforms.

“For years, the left tried to destroy people for simply having conservative values,” Fournier said. “They ruined careers, families, livelihoods. But now, we are fighting back.”

Among those fired is Apple employee Cody Ikerd. An Old Navy worker who identified with “she/they/enby/transfem” pronouns was also terminated after posting “Rest in piss, scum.” Other cases include a fitness instructor in Scottsdale, Arizona, and a school educator in Arkansas who also faced consequences for their online remarks.

The campaign has spilled into the political realm as well. Palmetto Bay, Florida Council Member Steve Cody is under pressure to resign following a post that read, “Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords: Smith & Wesson. Hallowed be their names.” Florida Republican lawmakers Carlos Gimenez and Omar Blanco have called for Cody to step down, saying the comments are unfit for someone in elected office.

While critics have accused Fournier of leading a “cancel culture” crusade, he argues his campaign is about accountability. “This is not cancel culture,” he said. “This is consequence culture. You want to praise an assassination? Fine. But don’t cry when your boss, your school board, or your community finds out what kind of sick, soulless person you really are.”

Reactions to Kirk’s murder have been deeply polarized. Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post columnist, was fired after posting on Bluesky that she would not engage in “performative mourning for a white man that espoused violence.” She also criticized the public expectation to show sympathy, saying such responses to figures like Kirk were part of what makes America violent.

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and far-left immigrant journalist Mehdi Hasan also drew attention during a post-assassination discussion where they criticized Kirk’s legacy and laughed at him being described as a champion of civil debate. Their remarks prompted Republican members of Congress to introduce measures calling for Omar’s censure and removal from committee assignments.

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September 16, 2025
Media
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Trans Writer Loses Comic Deal After Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: DC Comics canceled a new series by transgender writer Gretchen Felker-Martin after he celebrated the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gretchen Felker-Martin, Charlie Kirk, DC Comics, and Utah State University student Tyler Robinson.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah State University, with DC Comics’ decision following shortly after.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Charlie,” Felker-Martin posted on social media.

🎯IMPACT: DC Comics canceled Felker-Martin’s Red Hood series after one issue and offered credits for unsold copies.

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Gretchen Felker‑Martin, a transgender horror author, has lost a publishing deal with DC Comics, behind franchises such as Batman and Superman, following a social media post mocking the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Felker‑Martin, who was set to release a new comic book series titled Red Hood, responded to news of Kirk’s death by writing, “Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Charlie.”

The post sparked swift backlash, and DC Comics quickly moved to cancel the series after only the first issue had been released. The company issued a statement saying, “Posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.” Retailers were offered credit for any unsold copies.

Kirk was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah State University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, a student whose boyfriend is transgender, was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Felker‑Martin, a man who poses as a woman, later defended his remarks in an essay published on Patreon. He described Kirk as “evil” and alleged that “His cruelty will linger like a bad smell for decades to come.” He added that He regretted not taking that cruelty more seriously when others tried to raise the issue. Felker‑Martin is no stranger to controversy. In 2022, he authored a horror novel depicting author J.K. Rowling burning to death, and in 2023, he made inflammatory public comments accusing several writers of being transphobic.

The fallout from Kirk’s assassination has extended far beyond Felker‑Martin. People in media, government, education, and academia have faced disciplinary actions or been terminated for making similar remarks about Kirk’s death. For instance, Matthew Dowd, a political analyst at MSNBC, was fired after he said on air that “hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which ultimately lead to hateful actions,” a statement the network deemed inappropriate and insensitive.

Karen Attiah, a former columnist at The Washington Post, confirmed she had been fired for posts on Bluesky that were labeled “gross misconduct” by the paper. A U.S. Secret Service agent was also suspended after allegedly posting celebratory messages about the killing, while a FEMA employee and an assistant dean at Middle Tennessee State University also lost their jobs following comments seen as condoning or mocking Kirk’s assassination.

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September 16, 2025
Crime
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Judge Dismisses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A judge dismissed two state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claiming insufficient evidence.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Luigi Mangione, Judge Gregory Carro, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling occurred on Tuesday in Manhattan court, related to a December 2024 shooting in New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “While the defendant was clearly expressing an animus toward UHC, and the healthcare industry generally, it does not follow that his goal was to ‘intimidate and coerce a civilian population,’ and indeed, there was no evidence presented of such a goal.” – Judge Gregory Carro

🎯IMPACT: The dismissal undermines the prosecution’s case, though Mangione still faces several state and federal charges, with his federal trial expected in 2026.

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A New York judge on September 16 dismissed two terrorism-related charges against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street in December 2024. Judge Gregory Carro ruled that prosecutors had not presented enough evidence to support the terrorism charges, which included first-degree murder and a second-degree murder count tied to an alleged act of terrorism.

“While the defendant was clearly expressing an animus toward UHC, and the healthcare industry generally, it does not follow that his goal was to ‘intimidate and coerce a civilian population,’ and indeed, there was no evidence presented of such a goal,” the judge said. The ruling has garnered significant backlash, with some legal commentators accusing Carro of overly sympathizing with Mangione’s motives.

Mangione, now 27, still faces a remaining second-degree murder charge, as well as other state and federal charges. These include firearm possession, use of a silencer, stalking, and forgery related to his December arrest. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

The December 4 shooting took place in Midtown Manhattan as Thompson was heading to an investor conference. Authorities described the incident as a targeted, premeditated killing. Police arrested Mangione five days later in rural Pennsylvania, where he was reportedly found with a weapon matching the one used in the attack, a fake ID, and a notebook expressing anger toward the healthcare industry.

Mangione is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and had become increasingly isolated in the months leading up to the incident. Investigators have noted his online writings, which criticized the healthcare system and referenced chronic pain.

His legal defense is led by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan prosecutor and current CNN legal analyst. She has called the dual prosecution strategy by state and federal authorities “confusing” and criticized the terrorism charges as overreach.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had originally filed 11 charges against Mangione, including the terrorism-related counts. Bragg had described the murder as a “frightening, well-planned, targeted” act meant to “cause shock and attention and intimidation.”

Mangione’s case has attracted national attention. His legal defense fund, the “December 4 Legal Committee,” has raised more than $1.5 million through tens of thousands of small-dollar donations, with far-left extremist supporters framing him as a symbol of frustration with the healthcare system.

Mangione remains in custody without bail. His federal trial is scheduled to begin in 2026.

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September 16, 2025
Education
Politics

Over 100 Texas Teachers Suspended for Celebrating, Justifying Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The State of Texas is revoking over 100 teacher certifications due to inappropriate social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, Republican State Rep. Hillary Hickland, and Republican State Sen. Mayes Middleton.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation began Friday in Texas following Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Educators cheering murder must not only be fired, but also placed on do-not-hire registries and stripped of their certifications. There must be zero tolerance for this.” – Republican State Sen. Mayes Middleton

🎯IMPACT: Texas is taking strong measures to ensure educators who promote violent rhetoric are held accountable and prevented from teaching again.

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The Texas state government announced that more than 100 school teachers are set to lose their certification over “reprehensible and inappropriate” celebrations of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced the revocations on Tuesday, revealing that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) launched an investigation last Friday into teachers it alleges “have proliferated such vile content.”

Local Texas news outlets report that state officials have already received over 180 complaints regarding educators who have either celebrated or justified Kirk’s assassination. “While the exercise of free speech is a fundamental right we are all blessed to share, it does not give carte blanche authority to celebrate or sow violence against those that share differing beliefs and perspectives,” the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announcement states.

One incident involved a Pflugerville ISD employee who posted that she refused “to feel bad about the death of a Nazi,” a comment highlighted by State Representative Hillary Hickland (R). Meanwhile, Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton (R) has called for stricter actions, stating, “Educators cheering murder must not only be fired, but also placed on do-not-hire registries and stripped of their certifications. There must be zero tolerance for this.”

Sen. Middleton further emphasized, “Their behavior proves they are unworthy of ever being entrusted with educating students again. No half measures and no passing the trash—our children must be protected from these vile individuals. I will fight to ensure they are held fully accountable.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray formally charged Tyler Robinson with the murder of Charlie Kirk. The charges include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.

Gray also confirmed that Robinson was in a relationship with a male-to-female transgender named Lance Twiggs, and had been becoming increasingly left-leaning and focused on gay and trans rights, citing his relatives.

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September 16, 2025
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FBI Targets Chat Group Connected to Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed an investigation into over 20 people linked to an online chat group allegedly connected to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kash Patel, alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, Robinson’s transgender lover Lance Twiggs, and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The assassination occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 16, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s important that this FBI is as transparent as possible without jeopardizing investigations.” – Kash Patel

🎯IMPACT: The revelation suggests the FBI is broadening its investigation and raises the possibility that Kirk’s assassination involved more individuals than just Robinson.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday that the agency is investigating over 20 people connected to a Discord chat group allegedly involved in the planning of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody within 33 hours of the attack, having been turned in to the authorities by his father after being recognized from security camera footage Patel ordered released to the public.

The attack occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot during an open forum debate. Patel defended his decision to provide real-time updates on the investigation, stating, “It’s important that this FBI is as transparent as possible without jeopardizing investigations.” He credited the FBI’s release of evidence for aiding in the identification of the suspect by his own family.

While authorities have stated that Robinson’s roommate and boyfriend, male-to-female transgender Lance Twiggs, is cooperating with authorities, the latter’s 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. “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, Senate Democrats, including Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), accused Patel of creating confusion with premature updates, claiming he was “anxious to take credit” for the investigation’s progress. However, Patel maintained that transparency was essential, adding, “I was telling the world what the FBI was doing as we were doing it.”

Patel acknowledged that his initial social media post about having a suspect in custody could have been “worded a little better,” but he stood by his approach, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in high-profile investigations. The FBI continues to investigate other groups linked to the plot.

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September 16, 2025
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Charlie Kirk Assassin Charged, Confirmed to Have Been Left-Wing, Focused on ‘Trans Rights.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced charges against Tyler Robinson for the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, and Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Charges announced on September 16, 2025, in Utah.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights,” said Jeff Gray.

🎯IMPACT: Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, with the state seeking the death penalty.

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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has formally charged Tyler Robinson with the murder of Charlie Kirk. The charges include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. Gray also confirmed that Robinson was in a relationship with a male-to-female transgender named Lance Twiggs, and had been becoming increasingly left-leaning and focused on gay and trans rights, according to his relatives.

In messages between Robinson and his roommate lover, he explained he murdered Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, because he had “had enough of his hatred,” adding: “Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

“Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic republic, the free exchange of ideas and the search for truth, understanding, and a more perfect union,” Gray said.

He explained that the obstruction of justice charges stem from Robinson’s attempts to conceal evidence, while the witness tampering charges relate to Robinson allegedly instructing his roommate lover to delete texts and avoid communication with officials.

Gray has filed a notice of intent to pursue the death penalty in this case. Robinson remains in custody without bail.

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September 16, 2025
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First Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Tells Police Why He Falsely Confessed, Gets Hit With CHILD PORN Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: George Zinn, the 71-year-old who was the first suspect in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, has told police he falsely confessed in the immediate aftermath of the shooting to create a distraction for the real killer. He has also been charged with possessing child pornography.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: George Zinn, 71, who made the false confession, Tyler Robinson, 22, believed to be the real gunman, and Charlie Kirk.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Kirk’s assassination took place during an American Comeback Tour debate at Utah Valley University campus. Zinn’s affidavit was filed on Monday, and Robinson is set to appear in court on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I shot him, now shoot me,” Zinn reportedly told police immediately after Kirk’s shooting, according to court documents.

🎯IMPACT: Zinn faces charges for obstruction of justice and sexual exploitation of a minor, while Robinson, the alleged assassin, faces various charges up to and including capital murder.

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Police have revealed that George Zinn, the 71-year-old who falsely confessed to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University immediately after his shooting, has admitted he was attempting to create a distraction for the real gunman, believed to be Tyler Robinson, 22. Zinn has also been charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, after investigators found child pornography on his phone.

According to court documents, Zinn approached officers after the shooting and yelled, “I shot him, now shoot me.” He was taken into custody, where he continued to insist he was the shooter. However, investigators determined his confession was fabricated, and Zinn later acknowledged he wanted to be a “martyr.”

Once at the police station, Zinn requested a lawyer and admitted he expected to face consequences for his false statements. “I am already going to be in trouble for saying I shot him. Even if I did not,” he reportedly told officers.

Zinn has a history of disrupting political events and prior criminal charges. Past offenses include a 2013 bomb threat at the Salt Lake City marathon.

In addition to obstruction charges, the would-be “martyr” also faces child pornography charges, related to images of underage girls that investigators found on his phone. He reportedly confessed to being “sexually aroused” by children.

Robinson, alleged to be the real assassin, is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday. He faces various charges up to and including capital murder, which carries the death penalty, potentially by firing squad.

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September 15, 2025
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WaPo Fires Columnist for Bluesky Posts About Charlie Kirk.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Washington Post has fired its founding Global Opinion editor and columnist, Karen Attiah, over a string of vile posts on far-left social media app Bluesky, following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk last week.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Washington Post and Karen Attiah.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Attiah announced she had been fired on Monday, September 15, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: Attiah said that “part of what keeps America so violent is the insistence that people perform care, empty goodness and absolution for white men who espouse hatred and violence.”

🎯IMPACT: The firing is one of the more politically high-profile following Kirk’s assassination last week. A large number of leftists working in education, healthcare, state and local government, the U.S. military, and elsewhere have been fired for grotesque expressions of approval after Kirk’s murder.

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The Washington Post has fired its founding Global Opinion editor and columnist, Karen Attiah, over a string of vile posts on the far-left social media app, Bluesky, following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk last week. Attiah, who has been a routine source of controversy for the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper, wrote, among other posts, that “part of what keeps America so violent is the insistence that people perform care, empty goodness and absolution for white men who espouse hatred and violence.”

She also attempted to justify her lack of empathy after Kirk‘s death by calling denouncements of violence just “empty rhetoric” and arguing Republicans instigate political violence. The now-former Washington Post columnist went on to write in a reply to another user that, “refusing to tear my clothes and smear ashes on my face in performative mourning for a white man that espoused violence is… not the same as violence.”

“Last week, the Washington Post fired me. The reason? Speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America’s apathy toward guns,” Attiah wrote on Monday on her Substack blog. “As a columnist, I used my voice to defend freedom and democracy, challenge power and reflect on culture and politics with honesty and conviction. Now, I am the one being silenced—for doing my job.”

Attiah went on to defend her social media posts, writing: “[T]he Post accused my measured Bluesky posts of being ‘unacceptable’, ‘gross misconduct’ and of endangering the physical safety of colleagues—charges without evidence, which I reject completely as false.”

This isn’t the first time that Attiah has stoked controversy for anti-Republican and anti-white opinions. The National Pulse reported in July 2024 that Attiah, an alumnus of Northwestern University, resigned as the co-chair of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention over its decision to invite President Donald J. Trump to speak. “I am so angry right now. N.A.B.J., this was a colossal mistake,” she said of the decision.

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September 15, 2025
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Kash Patel: Charlie Kirk Assassin Motivated by ‘Hatred for What Charlie Stood For.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has said Charlie Kirk’s assassin was motivated by “hatred of what Charlie stood for,” and defended the agency’s handling of the investigation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and alleged assassin Tyler Robinson.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The FBI investigation followed the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: Patel said the evidence shows Robinson “claimed that he had an opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do it, because of his hatred for what Charlie stood for.”

🎯IMPACT: The FBI captured Robinson within 33 hours, but there has been some criticism of the agency’s handling of the case.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has revealed that Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, “claimed that he had an opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do it, because of his hatred for what Charlie stood for.” Patel also revealed that “[Robinson’s] family has collectively told investigators that he subscribed to left-wing ideology.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also described the killing as “an ideologically motivated attack.” This follows Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) disclosing that Robinson had a transgender partner and was immersed in “leftist ideology.”

Patel also defended his agency’s handling of the investigation into the assassination of Kirk, stressing that the suspect was apprehended within 33 hours of the incident. The FBI and Patel had faced criticism after the assassin was able to escape the scene of Kirk’s murder at Utah Valley University, and for an announcement that a “subject” was in custody shortly after the assassination, only for them to be released in short order.

“Could I have worded it a little better in the heat of the moment? Sure, but do I regret putting it out? Absolutely not. I was telling the world what the FBI was doing as we were doing it, and I’m continuing to do that,” Patel said of the “subject” announcement in an interview on Monday.

Patel reportedly pushed for the public release of surveillance video of the assassin on the Utah Valley University campus, which led to Robinson’s father turning him in to law enforcement.

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