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Line 10: − + − + − A [[Zionist]], and criticized the actions of the [[US government]] in response to [[COVID-19]]. He was critical of [[critical race theory]] and the [[liberal]] assertion of a "scientific consensus" on [[climate change]]. − On Jew haters ([[Candace Owens]], etc.), Kirk<ref>StandWithUs .+ − [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1912652536351645&vanity=StandWithUs Sep 12, 2025].<blockquote> − We are deeply grateful that Charlie Kirk made a point to call out far right hatred of Jews, including efforts to poison the minds of young men online. In this time of deep divisions, we hope more public figures follow Charlie's example by fighting antisemitism within their own political camp. May Charlie Kirk's memory forever be a blessing.</blockquote> − − [https://jewishinsider.com/2025/09/charlie-kirk-obituary-israel-antisemitism-conservative-youth/ Charlie Kirk remembered as a bulwark against antisemitism on the right] ''Jewish Insider''. − Sep 11, 2025. —<blockquote>“There is a corner of the internet, of people that want to point and blame the Jews for all their problems,” he said at a recent event..</blockquote></ref> − :<blockquote>There is a corner of the internet of people that want to point and blame the Jews for all their problems. Everybody, this is demonic and it's from the pit of hell and it should not be tolerated. Period.</blockquote> − − On Hitler loving [[Nick Fuentes]], Kirk said he is 'vermin'.<ref>[https://x.com/DineshDSouza/status/1983170275031298412 Dinesh D'Souza @DineshDSouza] (Oct 28, 2025): − {{Cquote|I’m posting two text exchanges with Charlie Kirk where he calls Nick Fuentes “vermin” and insists even my debating him and defeating his arguments nevertheless amplifies him. One can only imagine what Charlie would say about Tucker’s butt-licking interview with Fuentes.}}</ref> − − Line 135:
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The assassination of Kirk was a cowardly act of political terrorism, by which a sniper shot Kirk from afar, and then ran and hid. The public quickly provided thousands of tips to the [[FBI]] to locate the murderous punk, who is suspected to be a lanky college-aged kid photographed wearing dark clothing with long sleeves, a dark hat, and cheap, large sunglasses. Kirk was posthumously awarded the [[Presidential Medal of Freedom]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/trump-posthumously-award-charlie-kirk-presidential-medal-freedom</ref>
The assassination of Kirk was a cowardly act of political terrorism, by which a sniper shot Kirk from afar, and then ran and hid. The public quickly provided thousands of tips to the [[FBI]] to locate the murderous punk, who is suspected to be a lanky college-aged kid photographed wearing dark clothing with long sleeves, a dark hat, and cheap, large sunglasses. Kirk was posthumously awarded the [[Presidential Medal of Freedom]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/trump-posthumously-award-charlie-kirk-presidential-medal-freedom</ref>
Kirk lived by, and often quoted, Psalm 46, “God is our refuge.”<ref>Jack Engelhard., [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/414845 Let us pray. Charlie Kirk had promises to keep. Let us pray that America fulfills them]. ''Israel National News'', Sep 12, 2025</ref>
Kirk lived by, and often quoted, {{bibleref|Psalm|46}}: “[[God]] is our refuge.”<ref>Jack Engelhard., [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/414845 Let us pray. Charlie Kirk had promises to keep. Let us pray that America fulfills them]. ''Israel National News'', Sep 12, 2025</ref>
Kirk publicly supported conservative and [[protectionist]] ideas, was a big supporter of [[Israel]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Charlie Kirk, long-time friend of the Jewish state, was due to visit Israel in January and is now being mourned in Jerusalem |url=https://www.nysun.com/article/charlie-kirk-long-time-friend-of-the-jewish-state-was-due-to-visit-israel-in-january-and-is-now-being-mourned-in-jerusalem |website=The New York Sun |access-date=2025-09-13}}</ref><ref>"Charlie Kirk Tribute". [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaGYdqNSLU8 YouTube]. (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Who was Charlie Kirk? |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/who-was-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-jv3rn5yu |website=The Jewish Chronicle |access-date=2025-09-13}}</ref><ref>"Charlie Kirk Memorial Service ." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdSX73eRFhs on YouTube] (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>"Remembering Charlie Kirk." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mY5ul6iInU YouTube] (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Conservative influencer and Israel advocate Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/conservative-influencer-and-israel-advocate-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-at-utah-event/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=2025-09-13}}. "He told a crowd at a Jerusalem bar during his second trip: “I’m very pro-Israel, I’m an evangelical Christian, I’m a conservative, I’m a Trump supporter, I’m a Republican, and my whole life I have defended Israel.”"</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Conservative activist Charlie Kirk speaks of ‘eye‑opening’ stint in Israel |url=https://www.jns.org/conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-speaks-of-eye-opening-stint-in-israel/ |website=JNS.org |date=2019‑03‑20 |access-date=2025‑09‑13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Charlie Kirk ‘murdered for speaking truth, defending freedom,’ Netanyahu says |url=https://www.jns.org/charlie-kirk-murdered-for-speaking-truth-defending-freedom-netanyahu-says/ |website=JNS.org |access-date=2025‑09‑13}}</ref>
Kirk publicly supported conservative and [[protectionist]] ideas, was a big supporter of [[Israel]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Charlie Kirk, long-time friend of the Jewish state, was due to visit Israel in January and is now being mourned in Jerusalem |url=https://www.nysun.com/article/charlie-kirk-long-time-friend-of-the-jewish-state-was-due-to-visit-israel-in-january-and-is-now-being-mourned-in-jerusalem |website=The New York Sun |access-date=2025-09-13}}</ref><ref>"Charlie Kirk Tribute". [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaGYdqNSLU8 YouTube]. (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Who was Charlie Kirk? |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/who-was-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-jv3rn5yu |website=The Jewish Chronicle |access-date=2025-09-13}}</ref><ref>"Charlie Kirk Memorial Service ." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdSX73eRFhs on YouTube] (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>"Remembering Charlie Kirk." [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mY5ul6iInU YouTube] (access-date: 2025-09-13)</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Conservative influencer and Israel advocate Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/conservative-influencer-and-israel-advocate-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-at-utah-event/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=2025-09-13}}. "He told a crowd at a Jerusalem bar during his second trip: “I’m very pro-Israel, I’m an evangelical Christian, I’m a conservative, I’m a Trump supporter, I’m a Republican, and my whole life I have defended Israel.”"</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Conservative activist Charlie Kirk speaks of ‘eye‑opening’ stint in Israel |url=https://www.jns.org/conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-speaks-of-eye-opening-stint-in-israel/ |website=JNS.org |date=2019‑03‑20 |access-date=2025‑09‑13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Charlie Kirk ‘murdered for speaking truth, defending freedom,’ Netanyahu says |url=https://www.jns.org/charlie-kirk-murdered-for-speaking-truth-defending-freedom-netanyahu-says/ |website=JNS.org |access-date=2025‑09‑13}}</ref> Kirk criticized the actions of the [[US government]] in response to [[COVID-19]]. He was critical of [[critical race theory]] and the [[liberal]] assertion of a "scientific consensus" on [[climate change]].
The [[United States Senate]] unanimously designated October 14, 2025, a "Day of Remembrance" for Charlie Kirk.<ref>[https://justthenews.com/government/congress/senate-unanimously-passes-resolution-designating-oct-14-day-remembrance-charlie Senate unanimously passes resolution designating Oct 14 'day of remembrance' for Charlie Kirk]. ''Just The News'', Sep 18, 2025</ref> A Majority of 118 [[House]] [[Democrat]]s refused to support the Resolution condemning [[political]] [[violence]].<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/majority-democrats-refuse-support-resolution-rejecting-political-violence</ref>
The [[United States Senate]] unanimously designated October 14, 2025 a "Day of Remembrance" for Charlie Kirk.<ref>[https://justthenews.com/government/congress/senate-unanimously-passes-resolution-designating-oct-14-day-remembrance-charlie Senate unanimously passes resolution designating Oct 14 'day of remembrance' for Charlie Kirk]. ''Just The News'', Sep 18, 2025</ref> A Majority of 118 [[House]] [[Democrat]]s refused to support the Resolution condemning [[political]] [[violence]].<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/majority-democrats-refuse-support-resolution-rejecting-political-violence</ref>
== Background and career==
== Background and career==
[[Gretchen Felker-Martin]] ''trans'' author lost major ''DC Comics'' deal after expressing approval of the shooting, including the remarks: "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Charlie Kirk" and "Thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch".<ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "[https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/trans-author-loses-major-dc-comics-deal-after-spewing-hateful-comments-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/ Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination]." Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref>
[[Gretchen Felker-Martin]] ''trans'' author lost major ''DC Comics'' deal after expressing approval of the shooting, including the remarks: "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Charlie Kirk" and "Thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch".<ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "[https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/trans-author-loses-major-dc-comics-deal-after-spewing-hateful-comments-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/ Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination]." Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref>
In August 2026, [[Turkey (nation)|Turkish]] immigrant [[Islam]] ic bigot, [[DSA]] streamer [[Hasan Piker]], was recorded mocking Kirk’s public slaying by singing the meme song “We Are Charlie Kirk” at a stop of his “Fear& LIVE” tour last weekend. audience cheering. After he finished, Piker told the audience screaming in delight, “that was the most surreal moment in my entire life.”<ref>Lowell Cauffiel, [https://www.breitbart.com/social-justice/2026/08/23/watch-hasan-piker-mocks-charlie-kirk-by-singing-tribute-song-made-after-his-assassination-as-his-audience-cheers/ WATCH: Hasan Piker Mocks Charlie Kirk by Singing Tribute Song Made After His Assassination as Audience Cheers], ''Breitbart'', 23 Aug 2026.
In August 2026, [[Turkey (nation)|Turkish]] immigrant [[Islam]] ic bigot, [[DSA]] streamer [[Hasan Piker]], was recorded mocking Kirk’s public slaying by singing the meme song “We Are Charlie Kirk” at a stop of his “Fear& LIVE” tour last weekend. Audience Cheering. After he finished, Piker told the audience screaming in delight, “that was the most surreal moment in my entire life.”<ref>Lowell Cauffiel, [https://www.breitbart.com/social-justice/2026/08/23/watch-hasan-piker-mocks-charlie-kirk-by-singing-tribute-song-made-after-his-assassination-as-his-audience-cheers/ WATCH: Hasan Piker Mocks Charlie Kirk by Singing Tribute Song Made After His Assassination as Audience Cheers], ''Breitbart'', 23 Aug 2026.
Controversial far-left streamer and democratic socialist cheerleader Hasan Piker was seen and heard mockingly singing the meme song “We Are Charlie Kirk” at a stop of his “Fear& LIVE” tour over the weekend.</ref><ref>Mark Tapson, [https://www.frontpagemag.com/american-hamas/ American Hamas. The sadistic Left will kill you - and laugh about it], ''FrontPageMag'', Aug 25, 2026</ref>
Controversial far-left streamer and democratic socialist cheerleader Hasan Piker was seen and heard mockingly singing the meme song “We Are Charlie Kirk” at a stop of his “Fear& LIVE” tour over the weekend.</ref><ref>Mark Tapson, [https://www.frontpagemag.com/american-hamas/ American Hamas. The sadistic Left will kill you - and laugh about it], ''FrontPageMag'', Aug 25, 2026</ref>
Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray announces charges against the accused killer of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and reads his recorded texts with his roommate on 'America Reports.'</small></blockquote></ref>
Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray announces charges against the accused killer of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and reads his recorded texts with his roommate on 'America Reports.'</small></blockquote></ref>
[[Jimmy Kimmel]], host of the [[ABC]] late night show ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'', said on the September 15 episode of his show that "we hit some new lows over the weekend with the [[MAGA]] gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them". The baseless implication about the shooter being MAGA made its way from viral tweets to millions of [[TV]] viewers. The [[conspiracy theory]] about a [[right-wing]] shooter was pushed by several [[Democratic]] members of [[Congress]], and others. The claim in leftist circles was that the shooter was a follower of [[Nick Fuentes]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/accountability/media/how-conspiracy-about-charlie-kirk-shooter-being-rightwing-spread-online-kimmel</ref> Sundance of ''The Conservative Treehouse'' wrote:
[[Jimmy Kimmel]], host of the [[ABC]] late-night show ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'', said on the September 15 episode of his show that "we hit some new lows over the weekend with the [[MAGA]] gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them". The baseless implication about the shooter being MAGA made its way from viral tweets to millions of [[TV]] viewers. The [[conspiracy theory]] about a [[right-wing]] shooter was pushed by several [[Democratic]] members of [[Congress]], and others. The claim in leftist circles was that the shooter was a follower of [[Nick Fuentes]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/accountability/media/how-conspiracy-about-charlie-kirk-shooter-being-rightwing-spread-online-kimmel</ref> Sundance of ''The Conservative Treehouse'' wrote:
{{Cquote|The [[American]] [[Christian]] [[culture]] has surged to the front of the battle lines, and has pierced the darkness. However, there’s a danger in our victory, and that brings the [[politics]] of it into the discussion.
{{Cquote|The [[American]] [[Christian]] [[culture]] has surged to the front of the battle lines, and has pierced the darkness. However, there’s a danger in our victory, and that brings the [[politics]] of it into the discussion.