Here's the problem: Kirk built that movement with falsehoods.
Here’s the problem: Kirk built that movement with falsehoods. And his advocacy was laced with racist and bigoted statements. Recognizing this does not diminish the awfulness of this act of violence. Nor does it lessen our outrage or diminish our sympathy for his family, friends, and colleagues. Yet if this is an appropriate moment to assess Kirk and issue bold statements about his participation in America’s political life, there ought to be room for a true discussion.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/09/charlie-kirk-legacy-ezra-klein-2020-election-trump-turning-point/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMw7G5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgvScccEmIYgpXy5GcYQ1ulyPmugJJ6cFLfYwBUuso4gf1iXWHO-lYzQy7zk_aem_t8IFrl7eFNUW9gAhDfuKnQ
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