Trump went on national television Wednesday to exploit the shooting and turn Kirk into a martyr to legitimize escalating violence from the far-right and threaten his political opponents.

Fascist pro-Trump political operative Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot to death Wednesday afternoon on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, as he was addressing a crowd at an open-air event.

Kirk was the founder and leader of Turning Point USA, a fascist youth group that has been active on college campuses promoting white supremacy and hatred of immigrants and leftists. After playing a major role in Trump’s 2024 election campaign, including a prime speaking slot at the Republican National Convention, Kirk became a powerful advisor to the new administration, vetting cabinet nominees for their acceptability to Trump’s fascist “base.”

  • DrBeerFace@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Nah, Charlie once said “I can’t stand the word empathy, actually. I think empathy is a made up new age term that does a lot of damage.” So no Ts and Ps for ole chuck. He wouldn’t have wanted it.