At the 77th Emmy Awards, Hollywood’s elite appeared mostly silent on the assassination of Charlie Kirk—even as political statements about other issues took center stage. Moments of activism were sprinkled throughout the ceremony, but none addressed Kirk’s death directly.
Ava Raine (Simone Johnson), daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, sparked controversy after reposting a quote shortly after Charlie Kirk’s assassination that many interpreted as insensitive. She shared a post from comedian Gianmarco Soresi saying, “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind things when you’re alive,” then added her own remark: “and i’ll stand behind this. be kind, now more than ever.”
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the appointment of five members to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Authorities investigating the assassination of Charlie Kirk revealed new evidence Friday, including shell casings engraved with messages such as “Hey fascist! Catch!” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R.) said the markings show a clear motive.