Rest in peace Charlie Kirk.

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Charlie Kirk was a deeply influential and polarizing figure in modern American conservatism. He rose to national prominence as the founder of Turning Point USA, a political organization he launched in 2012 when he was just 18 years old. The group focused on promoting conservative values, especially on high school and college campuses, and quickly grew into one of the most visible youth-driven conservative movements in the country. Kirk positioned himself as a fierce defender of free speech, capitalism, traditional values, and what he often described as “Judeo-Christian principles.” His rise coincided with the Trump era, and he became one of Donald Trump’s most loyal and vocal supporters, frequently appearing on television, podcasts, and social media to champion Trump’s policies and criticize the left. While his fans saw him as a brave truth-teller and a bold voice for young conservatives, his critics viewed him as a provocateur who often pushed misinformation and created division through inflammatory rhetoric. Regardless of which side people were on, no one could deny his reach—millions followed him online, and he helped shape the political views of a whole generation of young conservatives.

Tragically, his life was cut short in an act of violence that shocked both his supporters and detractors. On September 10, 2025, Charlie was attending an “American Comeback Tour” event at Utah Valley University, where he was holding one of his signature “Prove Me Wrong” Q&A sessions. These events were often tense but civil, as students from across the political spectrum were invited to challenge his views in a public setting. That day, the crowd was unusually large—around 3,000 students gathered to watch the discussion unfold. But just as things were getting underway, a single gunshot cracked through the air. Witnesses say Kirk was mid-sentence when he was struck in the neck by a sniper’s bullet, fired from what police believe was a rooftop over 180 yards away. Panic erupted immediately—students screamed and scattered, ducking for cover as security rushed toward Kirk. He was bleeding heavily from the side of his neck, and despite efforts to stabilize him on site and rush him to a nearby hospital, he was later pronounced dead from a severed artery and massive blood loss. The shooter has not yet been identified or apprehended, and authorities are calling it a targeted political assassination. So far, no group or individual has claimed responsibility, and a national manhunt is underway.

The reaction to his death has been intense and deeply emotional. Conservative figures have called it a horrifying escalation of political violence, warning that it sets a terrifying precedent for public discourse. Many liberals and left-leaning commentators, while often in opposition to Kirk's views, have expressed condolences and condemned the violence. For all the controversy he stirred in life, his death is being seen as a tragic symbol of how dangerously charged the political climate in America has become. He was just 31 years old. Whether you agreed with him or not, the fact that a political commentator—someone whose job was to engage in dialogue, even if combative—was murdered while speaking at a university should be a moment of deep reflection for everyone. His death has already sparked conversations about free speech, safety in political spaces, the rising threat of ,extremist violence, and how broken our national discourse has become. It’s a heartbreaking, sobering moment that will be remembered not just for the man Charlie Kirk was, but for what his death says about where we are as a country. People are even making fun of his death and celebrating it just because they didn't like him and what he said. Sure I didn't like some of the things he said but he shouldn't have died for a political belief. His kids literally were there when he got shot. What is wrong with people? over a BELIEF.

SAY HIS NAME, CHARLIE KIRK.

Rest in peace murder is never right.

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Rest in peace.

But hey, you didn’t need AI to tell us how terrible this murder was.

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He was talking about the right to bear arms when he got shot. Isn’t that a little ironic?

Anyway, rest in peace.
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Remember that Charlie Kirk disagreed with the idea that political violence shouldn't happen, he celebrated the attempted murder of Pelosi's husband, the release of hundreds of dangerous J6 thugs, and called empathy a woke delusion. He created the world that killed him.

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This is going to end up like the other thread about him. Try not to get this locked, people.

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c9n wrote:

Rest in peace.

But hey, you didn’t need AI to tell us how terrible this murder was.

I didn't use AI I spent time writing that. No hate or anything

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUWdyfXPpU

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#3 truly ironic... Anyway RIP, rest in piss to the shooter.

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OneThousandEightHundred18 wrote:

Remember that Charlie Kirk disagreed with the idea that political violence shouldn't happen, he celebrated the attempted murder of Pelosi's husband, the release of hundreds of dangerous J6 thugs, and called empathy a woke delusion. He created the world that killed him.

Yeah, I get what you mean. Charlie Kirk definitely played a part in creating that toxic, aggressive atmosphere. He was really into celebrating stuff like the attack on Pelosi’s husband and dismissing empathy like it was some kind of weakness. It’s honestly pretty messed up to think that the world he helped build might’ve contributed to what happened to him. It’s a harsh reminder of how dangerous it gets when people stop seeing each other as human and start treating politics like a battle to the death. That kind of energy just spirals out of control, and nobody wins.

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#4 this never happened btw, thanks for the misinformation though :)
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Instead worrying about this guy, how about we all focus our attention on the thousands of people who died on 9/11 26 years ago from today? That seems like something worth commemorating than a man who spewed nonsense at whatever chance he got.
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i think this is a interesting way to find out political sides in otf

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Ever saw the double plane, we could hit both at once. 💀

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He was a very controversial person and not in a good way. Anyways, inb4thelock.

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Referring to various conspiracies, conservative talk radio host Charlie Kirk called for an "amazing patriot" from among his audience to "be a midterm hero" by deciding to "bail out" DePape "and then go ask him some questions".[127][128] - wikipedia

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BasixWhiteBoy wrote:
Instead worrying about this guy, how about we all focus our attention on the thousands of people who died on 9/11 26 years ago from today? That seems like something worth commemorating than a man who spewed nonsense at whatever chance he got.

Im pretty sure it was 24 years ago tho.

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c9n wrote:
BasixWhiteBoy wrote:
Instead worrying about this guy, how about we all focus our attention on the thousands of people who died on 9/11 26 years ago from today? That seems like something worth commemorating than a man who spewed nonsense at whatever chance he got.

Im pretty sure it was 24 years ago tho.

And a thousand people died

your point?

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DePape is the person arrested for attacking Pelosis husband.

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Agentnoggin wrote:
c9n wrote:
BasixWhiteBoy wrote:
Instead worrying about this guy, how about we all focus our attention on the thousands of people who died on 9/11 26 years ago from today? That seems like something worth commemorating than a man who spewed nonsense at whatever chance he got.

Im pretty sure it was 24 years ago tho.

And a thousand people died

your point?

I did not say anything about 911 being nothing big, did I?

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c9n wrote:
Agentnoggin wrote:
c9n wrote:
BasixWhiteBoy wrote:
Instead worrying about this guy, how about we all focus our attention on the thousands of people who died on 9/11 26 years ago from today? That seems like something worth commemorating than a man who spewed nonsense at whatever chance he got.

Im pretty sure it was 24 years ago tho.

And a thousand people died

your point?

I did not say anything about 911 being nothing big, did I?

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