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In reply to the discussion: How do we know he was a Groyper? [View all]pat_k
(12,663 posts)51. I'm keeping an eye on what more Elle Reeve has to say as more solid info emerges.
From her observation and the info in the vanity fair article, I'm not jumping to any conclusions.
Link to tweet
Vanity Fair: Groypers, Helldivers 2, Furries...
Groypers, Helldivers 2, Furries: What do the Messages Left by Charlie Kirks Alleged Killer Actually Mean?
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-memes-meaning
No paywall:
https://archive.ph/L8tPp
AI Summary of Reeve
Elle Reeve's expertise lies in investigative journalism, particularly focusing on social issues, politics, and the connection between social media and white nationalism, as evidenced by her work on the documentary Right Now, her reporting on the 2017 Charlottesville rally and the January 6th Capitol attack, and her role as a correspondent for CNN. Her background includes working at prestigious publications like The New Republic and The Wire before joining Vice News and subsequently CNN, and she is also the author of the book Black Pill.
Key areas of expertise:
Right-wing extremism and white nationalism
Reeve is known for her in-depth coverage of these movements, including her work at the 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally and the January 6th Capitol attack.
Social media's impact on extremism
Her expertise includes understanding how online platforms contribute to the rise of radical movements.
Documentary filmmaking
She produced the documentary Right Now, which explores the rise of the American alt-right.
Investigative reporting
Her career includes roles as a senior editor at The New Republic and politics editor at The Wire, highlighting her investigative journalism skills.
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I don't think we do know. Don Lemon said it without offering proof. Though I don't
Scrivener7
Sep 2025
#4
I read that the groypers hated kirk because he was not anti-Israel and
Justice matters.
Sep 2025
#37
Same reason everyone else was vested in proving he wasn't a leftist: I want the truth.
Feel Good Inc
Sep 2025
#17
AI confirmed. Somehow AI knows about all the weird little nooks and crevices out there.
ecstatic
Sep 2025
#23
That friend also said they drifted apart in high school and lost touch in 2021.
RockRaven
Sep 2025
#31
Partially his social media and the particular online gaming community he was part of
haele
Sep 2025
#47
I'm keeping an eye on what more Elle Reeve has to say as more solid info emerges.
pat_k
Sep 2025
#51