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Line 60: − − On September 12, 2025, the shooter [[Tyler Robinson]] was apprehended who confessed to the shooting. From inscriptions on casings, it seems he expressed messages categorizing conservatives as supposed "fascists."<ref>[https://www.livenowfox.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-what-we-know-about-assassin Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson]. ''Fox News'', Sept 12, 2025</ref> He was 'full of hate' before his shooting.<ref>Anthony Blair and Joe Marino, [https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/us-news/tyler-robinson-full-of-hate-before-charlie-kirk-shooting-says-family-friends/ Tyler Robinson ‘full of hate’ before Charlie Kirk shooting, says family friend — while ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ found written on bullet], ''NY Post'', Sep. 12, 2025</ref> − − ===Robinson, Fuentas, and Kimmel=== − [[File:Assassin of Charlie Kirk Spotted Wearing Palestinian Keffiyeh.jpg|thumb|Tyler Robinson - Assassin of Charlie Kirk Spotted Wearing "[[Palestinian]]" Keffiyeh]] − On one hand, the accused shooter [[Tyler Robinson]] lived with a [[transgender]],<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/charlie-kirks-assassin-lived-transgender-partner-who-now-cooperating-fbi-sources Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin lived with transgender partner who is now cooperating with FBI: Officials], ''Fox News'', Sep 13, 2025</ref> yet, ''[[Newsweek]]'' reported he was influenced by [[Nick Fuentes]] before killing Kirk.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/groyper-charlie-kirk-shooting-nick-fuentes-2129114 What Is a 'Groyper'? What to Know About Nick Fuentes' Alt-Right Movement], ''Newsweek'', Sep 12, 2025.<blockquote><small> − As authorities investigate the motive, online speculation has turned toward extremist factions that once targeted Kirk—specifically, Fuentes' "Groyper Army," which has long accused him of being insufficiently radical. − − Despite his confrontational style, Kirk was frequently attacked from the right for being too moderate. During the 2019 "Groyper Wars," Fuentes' supporters disrupted Turning Point USA events, challenging Kirk on immigration and LGBTQ rights while labeling him a "gatekeeper" of establishment conservatism.</small></blockquote></ref> − − Utah's transgender facilitating governor [[Spencer Cox]] said Robinson held ‘[[leftist]] [[ideology]]’.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/charlie-kirks-alleged-assassin-held-leftist-ideology-motive-still-under-investigation-utah-governor Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin held ‘leftist ideology’ but motive still under investigation: Utah governor]. ''Fox News'', Sep 15, 2025</ref> − Tyler's mother said son had 'moved to the left' in past year.<ref>Utah DA: Suspect's mother said son had 'moved to [[the left]]' in past year. − ''Fox News''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqDxIT-3vd8]. − Sep 17, 2025.<blockquote><small> − 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: − {{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. − − Politically, if there is one skillset the abusers have in their arsenal, that can be predicted to a certainty, it’s their ability to turn their abuse into victimhood once confronted. As righteous backlash continues surging, the abuser suddenly claims the mantle of ‘[[free speech]].’ − − Do not underestimate the ability of [[Democrat]]s to flip from abuser to proclaimed victim on the issue of ‘free speech’. The [[radical left]], the [[Marxist]]s, do not have the word [[hypocrite]] in their political dictionary; they are professional, [[narcissistic]] abusers.... − − If [[MAGA]] is not careful, continued demands for the removal of [[leftist]] voices, will create a political outcome where Democrats will position as the party of [[tolerance]] and free speech. This is how they get out of the downward spiral they were in. This issue is partly how they will seek to regain their numerical position in advance of the [[2026 midterms]].... − − When you see [[Instagram]], [[Facebook]] and even [[Google]], suddenly amplifying the voice of [[Nick Fuentes]], ask yourself why would the platforms that formerly banned the guy for toxic [[hate-speech]] (current forever ban ongoing), suddenly adjust their [[algorithm]]s and start promoting [[video]] segments of Nick Fuentes. Does it make sense?<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/09/20/notes-of-caution-the-story-of-telemachus/ Notes of Caution – The Story of Telemachus], September 20, 2025 | Sundance</ref>}} − {{clear}} Line 159:
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But to murder a young father simply for doing debates and mobilising young people to vote for a party that represents half of America? This is something else.<ref>https://trendcompass.substack.com/p/panic-in-the-ranks-of-the-rules-based</ref>}}
But to murder a young father simply for doing debates and mobilising young people to vote for a party that represents half of America? This is something else.<ref>https://trendcompass.substack.com/p/panic-in-the-ranks-of-the-rules-based</ref>}}
===Reaction===
===Reaction===
Days before Kirk's fuberal, 42-year-old man, Joshua Runkles, was arrested at the Charlie Kirk memorial event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 19, 2025. Runkles, who was armed with a loaded pistol, a revolver, and knives, had posed as a law enforcement officer, claiming to be part of a security detail for Turning Point USA. Initially turned away at the gate, he later managed to sneak into the stadium. Authorities discovered his badge and identification were fake, and he was no longer employed by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Despite the serious charges, Runkles was released on bond.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15118313/armed-man-charlie-kirk-memorial-identified-arizona.html PICTURED: Gunman who snuck into Charlie Kirk memorial stadium dressed as cop... as he's RELEASED on bond]. ''Daily Nail'', Sep 20, 2025</ref>
Days before Kirk's fuberal, 42-year-old man, Joshua Runkles, was arrested at the Charlie Kirk memorial event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 19, 2025. Runkles, who was armed with a loaded pistol, a revolver, and knives, had posed as a law enforcement officer, claiming to be part of a security detail for Turning Point USA. Initially turned away at the gate, he later managed to sneak into the stadium. Authorities discovered his badge and identification were fake, and he was no longer employed by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Despite the serious charges, Runkles was released on bond.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15118313/armed-man-charlie-kirk-memorial-identified-arizona.html PICTURED: Gunman who snuck into Charlie Kirk memorial stadium dressed as cop... as he's RELEASED on bond]. ''Daily Nail'', Sep 20, 2025</ref>
===Robinson, Fuentas, and Kimmel===
On September 12, 2025, the shooter [[Tyler Robinson]] was apprehended who confessed to the shooting. From inscriptions on casings, it seems he expressed messages categorizing conservatives as supposed "fascists."<ref>[https://www.livenowfox.com/news/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-what-we-know-about-assassin Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson]. ''Fox News'', Sept 12, 2025</ref> He was 'full of hate' before his shooting.<ref>Anthony Blair and Joe Marino, [https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/us-news/tyler-robinson-full-of-hate-before-charlie-kirk-shooting-says-family-friends/ Tyler Robinson ‘full of hate’ before Charlie Kirk shooting, says family friend — while ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ found written on bullet], ''NY Post'', Sep. 12, 2025</ref>
[[File:Assassin of Charlie Kirk Spotted Wearing Palestinian Keffiyeh.jpg|thumb|Tyler Robinson - Assassin of Charlie Kirk Spotted Wearing "[[Palestinian]]" Keffiyeh]]
On one hand, the accused shooter [[Tyler Robinson]] lived with a [[transgender]],<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/charlie-kirks-assassin-lived-transgender-partner-who-now-cooperating-fbi-sources Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin lived with transgender partner who is now cooperating with FBI: Officials], ''Fox News'', Sep 13, 2025</ref> yet, ''[[Newsweek]]'' reported he was influenced by [[Nick Fuentes]] before killing Kirk.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/groyper-charlie-kirk-shooting-nick-fuentes-2129114 What Is a 'Groyper'? What to Know About Nick Fuentes' Alt-Right Movement], ''Newsweek'', Sep 12, 2025.<blockquote><small>
As authorities investigate the motive, online speculation has turned toward extremist factions that once targeted Kirk—specifically, Fuentes' "Groyper Army," which has long accused him of being insufficiently radical.
Despite his confrontational style, Kirk was frequently attacked from the right for being too moderate. During the 2019 "Groyper Wars," Fuentes' supporters disrupted Turning Point USA events, challenging Kirk on immigration and LGBTQ rights while labeling him a "gatekeeper" of establishment conservatism.</small></blockquote></ref>
Utah's transgender facilitating governor [[Spencer Cox]] said Robinson held ‘[[leftist]] [[ideology]]’.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/charlie-kirks-alleged-assassin-held-leftist-ideology-motive-still-under-investigation-utah-governor Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin held ‘leftist ideology’ but motive still under investigation: Utah governor]. ''Fox News'', Sep 15, 2025</ref>
Tyler's mother said son had 'moved to the left' in past year.<ref>Utah DA: Suspect's mother said son had 'moved to [[the left]]' in past year.
''Fox News''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqDxIT-3vd8].
Sep 17, 2025.<blockquote><small>
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:
{{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.
Politically, if there is one skillset the abusers have in their arsenal, that can be predicted to a certainty, it’s their ability to turn their abuse into victimhood once confronted. As righteous backlash continues surging, the abuser suddenly claims the mantle of ‘[[free speech]].’
Do not underestimate the ability of [[Democrat]]s to flip from abuser to proclaimed victim on the issue of ‘free speech’. The [[radical left]], the [[Marxist]]s, do not have the word [[hypocrite]] in their political dictionary; they are professional, [[narcissistic]] abusers....
If [[MAGA]] is not careful, continued demands for the removal of [[leftist]] voices, will create a political outcome where Democrats will position as the party of [[tolerance]] and free speech. This is how they get out of the downward spiral they were in. This issue is partly how they will seek to regain their numerical position in advance of the [[2026 midterms]]....
When you see [[Instagram]], [[Facebook]] and even [[Google]], suddenly amplifying the voice of [[Nick Fuentes]], ask yourself why would the platforms that formerly banned the guy for toxic [[hate-speech]] (current forever ban ongoing), suddenly adjust their [[algorithm]]s and start promoting [[video]] segments of Nick Fuentes. Does it make sense?<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/09/20/notes-of-caution-the-story-of-telemachus/ Notes of Caution – The Story of Telemachus], September 20, 2025 | Sundance</ref>}}
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===Memorial Service===
===Memorial Service===
A memorial service was held September 21, 2025 at the State Farm Stadium in [[Phoenix]], [[Arizona]], the home of the [[NFL]] [[Arizona Cardinals]] with over 200,000 people in overflow capacity. Honored guests and speakers included Erika Kirk, [[President Donald Trump]], [[VP JD Vance]], [[Secretary of State Marco Rubio]], [[Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]], [[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth]], [[Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard]], [[White House]] [[chief of staff]] [[Susie Wiles]], deputy chief of staff [[Stephen Miller]], [[Elon Musk]], [[Tucker Carlson]]. [[Jack Posobiec]] and [[Donald Trump Jr.]], among others.
A memorial service was held September 21, 2025 at the State Farm Stadium in [[Phoenix]], [[Arizona]], the home of the [[NFL]] [[Arizona Cardinals]] with over 200,000 people in overflow capacity. Honored guests and speakers included Erika Kirk, [[President Donald Trump]], [[VP JD Vance]], [[Secretary of State Marco Rubio]], [[Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]], [[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth]], [[Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard]], [[White House]] [[chief of staff]] [[Susie Wiles]], deputy chief of staff [[Stephen Miller]], [[Elon Musk]], [[Tucker Carlson]]. [[Jack Posobiec]] and [[Donald Trump Jr.]], among others.