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September 22, 2025
News

Trump, Musk Effigies Gruesomely Disemboweled and Decapitated at Music Festival.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Dummies resembling President Donald J. Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk were beheaded during a rock music festival performance in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Heavy metal band Gwar performed the stunt.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Saturday, during Riot Fest in Chicago.

🎯IMPACT: The event has reignited discussions about violent political rhetoric in public performances.

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During Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois, this past weekend, heavy metal band Gwar performed a gruesome beheading stunt involving effigies made to resemble President Donald J. Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk. One dummy was dressed in Musk’s signature DOGE shirt and jacket, and the onstage act included fake blood spraying into the audience.

In addition to the Musk dummy, a similar stunt involved a dummy of President Trump being disemboweled.

The stunt is drawing criticism in light of growing concerns over political violence. On September 10, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated, allegedly by 22-year-old leftist Tyler Robinson, while speaking at Utah Valley University. On Sunday, a day after Gwar’s gruesome mock execution of Musk and Trump, over 100,000 people gathered in Arizona to pay tribute to Kirk. The memorial event was attended by both President Trump and Musk, with the former speaking on his friendship with Kirk to close out the service.

Although Gwar has a history of similar theatrical performances, previously beheading a dummy of former President Joe Biden, violent political statements have come under increasing public and government scrutiny since Kirk’s assassination. Late last week, President Trump designated Antifa as a major terrorist organization. This move expands federal law enforcement capabilities to monitor and investigate Antifa members and groups across the country, as well as enhancing the charges that federal prosecutors can bring.

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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.

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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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September 19, 2025
William Upton
Politics

These Are the 58 Democrats Who Voted Against Honoring Charlie Kirk:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A total of 58 Democrat lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted against a resolution honoring the life of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week in Utah.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Democrats, House Republicans, and Charlie Kirk.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, September 19, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: The resolution “honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk” and “calls 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.”

🎯IMPACT: Despite significant Democrat opposition, the Republican-led resolution passed the House on Friday after being unanimously adopted in the Senate.

IN FULL

A total of 58 Democrat lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted against a resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week in Utah. The Democrat “NO” votes are—for the most part—a who’s who of some of the most partisan members of Congress, including high-profile lawmakers such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).

Despite significant Democrat opposition, the Republican-led resolution passed the House on Friday after being unanimously adopted in the Senate. Ninety-five Democrats voted with Republicans to pass the resolution, which states that “leaders at every level—government, education, media, and beyond—must stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, regardless of their ideology.”

Additionally, the resolution “honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk” and “calls 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 Democrats voting against the resolution are as follows:

Gabe Amo (D-RI), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Wesley Bell (D-MO), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Shontel M. Brown (D-OH), André Carson (D-IN), Troy A. Carter (D-LA), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Shomari Figures (D-AL), Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Al Green (D-TX), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Summer L. Lee (D-PA), Lucy McBath (D-GA), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Emily Randall (D-WA), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Nikema Williams (D-GA), and Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL).

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September 19, 2025
News

Disney Chief Suspended Kimmel Before Second Charlie Kirk Monologue Doubling Down on MAGA Smears.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on ABC was directly suspended by Disney CEO Bob Iger following backlash over his controversial monologues.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jimmy Kimmel, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, and affiliate station owners Nexstar and Sinclair.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The suspension occurred on Wednesday, with the decision made at Disney headquarters.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If Jimmy went on the air, there would have been no way back from that monologue for Jimmy.” – Anonymous source

🎯IMPACT: The suspension aims to protect Disney’s brand amid significant viewer and local affiliate backlash.

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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was reportedly preparing to deliver a controversial monologue defending his false remarks regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination before ABC suspended his show this week. The monologue was set to address backlash stemming from Kimmel’s earlier comments, though the late-night host is believed to have not run the plan past senior executives at ABC or its parent company, Disney.

An unnamed source, speaking to the media, described the planned monologue as “very hot” and stated it would have targeted President Donald J. Trump’s MAGA supporters. The source added, “If Jimmy went on the air, there would have been no way back from that monologue for Jimmy. We didn’t want that. Everyone deeply values him and wants him to come back. But he has to take down the temperature.”

Kimmel’s plan was eventually discovered by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, who stepped in and suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in order to protect the Disney brand from any continued controversy. The Disney CEO has recently been making drastic cuts to programming and staff that he sees as hostile to the company’s audience.

Notably, two major local broadcasters that control around 80 ABC local affiliates, Nexstar and Sinclair, announced they would drop Kimmel from their programming line-up. The affiliate revolt likely played a significant role in Iger’s decision to pull Kimmel.

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September 19, 2025
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Sinclair Replacing Kimmel with Charlie Kirk Tribute.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Sinclair Broadcasting Group announced it will air a tribute to Charlie Kirk during the Jimmy Kimmel Live! timeslot on its ABC stations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Disney’s ABC, Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The tribute will air Friday night on Sinclair’s ABC stations and across all Sinclair stations over the weekend.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country.” – Jason Smith, Sinclair Vice Chairman.

🎯IMPACT: Sinclair has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely and is demanding an apology and action from Disney and Kimmel.

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Sinclair Broadcasting Group has announced plans to air a tribute to Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk on its ABC stations this Friday during the Jimmy Kimmel Live! timeslot. The company confirmed that the tribute will also air across all Sinclair stations over the weekend and is being offered to all ABC affiliates nationwide.

The decision follows Disney’s ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Kimmel made false statements regarding Kirk’s assassination. Kimmel accused the “MAGA gang” of politicizing the killing and implied the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, was MAGA, stating, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

Sinclair has demanded a direct apology from Kimmel to the Kirk family and is calling for a “meaningful” personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded. Sinclair also stated it will not lift the suspension of Kimmel’s show until formal discussions are held with ABC about its “commitment to professionalism and accountability.”

Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Utah. The alleged shooter was motivated by far-left political beliefs, according to statements by his mother in a charging document.

“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” said Jason Smith, Vice Chairman of Sinclair. Sinclair has also garnered support from Nexstar, another major station group, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, who has threatened action against Disney and ABC over Kimmel’s false remarks.

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September 18, 2025
Crime

Conspiracy Theorist Arrested Over Assassination Plot Against GOP Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A New Hampshire man, Tristan Anderson, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) with homemade bombs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tristan Anderson, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and law enforcement officials in New Hampshire.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Anderson was arrested last month in Pembroke, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.” — Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services.

🎯IMPACT: Anderson appeared to be motivated by anti-Semitic conspiracies, though why he targeted Ayotte—who is Catholic—is unclear.

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Tristan Anderson, a 22-year-old New Hampshire resident, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) using homemade bombs. The arrest followed threats he reportedly made to his roommate via Snapchat, where he also expressed anti-Semitic views and criticized the “Israel Deep State.”

According to an arrest warrant, Anderson’s roommate informed police about the 22-year-old’s alleged plan and described items he possessed, such as fireworks, metal tubes, nuts, and bolts believed to be intended for pipe bombs. Law enforcement arrested Anderson last month, and he is currently being held without bail at the Merrimack County Jail.

Social media accounts tied to Anderson reveal an individual with erratic views and prone to violent outbursts. In one post, he said he was “convinced my generation is full of whores.” In another post, Anderson appears more inclined toward violence, writing, “So we fs have to kill all these committees that think they speak for the rest of [New Hampshire] residents.”

Governor Ayotte, a Republican and a Catholic, had recently expressed concerns about the safety of public officials in light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. In response, she has directed the New Hampshire legislature to enhance security measures at the State House.

Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services at the State House, stated, “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.”

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September 18, 2025
Politics

Democrats Remove Post Mocking Assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Yakima County Democrats faced backlash for posting a Facebook message mocking Charlie Kirk shortly after his assassination.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Yakima County Democrats, Charlie Kirk, Yakima County Party Chair Soneya Lund, and Kelso City Councilman Jim Hill.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington State, in the days following Kirk’s assassination.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our deepest apologies for our oversight and insensitivity.” – Soneya Lund

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights growing hostility and political tensions in Washington State following Kirk’s death, with additional controversies erupting across the state.

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The Yakima County Democratic Party in Washington State is facing continued backlash over a social media post mocking the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. “Blah blah blah Charlie Kirk hmm hmm hmm radicalized nada nada nada facists [sic],” the county party wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post following Kirk’s death, allegedly at the hands of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, motivated by far-left politics and transgender ideology.

Soneya Lund, the chair of the Yakima County Democratic Party, issued an apology after Washington State residents began objecting to the post, claiming a volunteer had written the unauthorized message. “The Yakima Democrats do not condone violence of any sort, political or not. While we may not agree with an individual’s political stance, we 100% support their rights to vocalize them. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with [Erika] Kirk and their young children. … Our deepest apologies for our oversight and insensitivity,” Lund said.

Notably, the Yakima County incident is just the latest in Washington State in the fallout of Kirk’s assassination. Kelso, Washington, city councilman Jim Hill drew national attention and criticism over a post on a local news website in which he dismissed Kirk as a “podcaster” who “became rich and recognized because his lips were firmly attached to Trump’s behind.”

“The fact in my humble opinion is this. There is one less voice to promote Trump’s agenda. Where Trump and his minions want our Country to go. Perhaps it’s a good thing his voice was silenced,” Hill wrote.

He added, “Assassinations are going to continue. That there is unprecedented hate, I think, is out there. And guns are going to be the answer, to whether we continue to seek the ideals of our Constitution, continue our search for a better nation on one side, or Trumpism wins out.”

The comments received almost immediate pushback, with numerous individuals arguing that Hill was justifying political violence and encouraging further attacks.

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September 17, 2025
Media

ABC Reporter Apologizes for Calling Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Messages With Trans Lover ‘Very Touching.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: ABC News reporter Matt Gutman apologized after backlash over his comments on texts between Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson and his transgender lover, which were read aloud during a press conference on the charges against him.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Matt Gutman, Tyler Robinson, and his transgender partner, Lance Twiggs.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Comments aired following a Utah County Attorney press conference on September 16, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “[L]et there be zero doubt here: I unequivocally condemn this horrific crime.” – Matt Gutman

🎯IMPACT: Gutman faced significant backlash for describing the texts as “very touching,” prompting public clarification and an apology.

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ABC News reporter Matt Gutman has apologized for on-air comments he made about a text message exchange between Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, and his transgender lover, Lance Twiggs. During a Tuesday report, Gutman referred to the messages as “very touching” and called them “a very intimate portrait into this relationship.”

On Wednesday, Gutman attempted to walk back his remarks, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Yesterday I tried to underscore the jarring contrast between this cold blooded assassination of Charlie Kirk—a man who dedicated his life to public dialogue—and the personal, disturbing texts read aloud by the Utah County Attorney at the press conference.”

He continued, “I deeply regret that my words did not make that clear. But let there be zero doubt here: I unequivocally condemn this horrific crime and the pain it caused Charlie Kirk’s family, those who were forced to witness it at UVU, and the millions of people he inspired.”

Robinson’s texts, which referred to Twiggs—a biological male—as “my love,” appeared to confess to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and included details about the weapon used. Some observers, including WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, have voiced skepticism about the texts, which may have been sent to provide an alibi for Twiggs and other associates of Robinson.

The 22-year-old Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. He faces the possibility of the death penalty if he is convicted.

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September 17, 2025
News

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.

IN FULL

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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