Social media is shattering America’s understanding of Charlie Kirk’s death

Crime scene tape surrounds the perimeter of Utah Valley University after Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed , Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Social media is promoting different views of why the shooter acted. Lindsey Wasson/AP

Lindsey Wasson/AP

When Vice President Vance hosted an episode of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s podcast on Monday, he blamed an “incredibly destructive movement of left-wing extremism” for Kirk’s assasination. That same night, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said the “MAGA gang” was desperately trying to characterize the killer as “anything other than one of them.” Kimmel

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