The Charlie Kirk assassin case took another turn this week as liberal media outlets appeared more focused on the killer’s personal text messages than on his political motive. Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, confessed in texts to his transgender partner that he carried out the attack.
According to the charging documents, Robinson wrote, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” When his partner asked if he was responsible, Robinson admitted, “I am, I’m sorry.” Prosecutors charged Robinson with seven counts, including aggravated murder and obstruction for urging his partner to delete incriminating texts.
But several reporters framed Robinson’s messages as tender rather than damning. ABC’s Matt Gutman told viewers, “It was very touching in a way that I think many of us didn’t expect … with him repeatedly calling his roommate … ‘my love’ and ‘I want to protect you, my love.’” MSNBC’s Katy Tur added, “You can see even in the exchanges … there was affection there.”
Meanwhile, prosecutors highlighted Robinson’s own words pointing to political motivation. In one exchange, Robinson wrote, “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” He even joked about the alleged murder weapon, saying, “judging from today I’d say grandpas gun does just fine idk. I think that was a $2k scope.”
Despite Robinson’s clear admissions, some reporters claimed his motive remained unclear. The New York Times’ Glenn Thrush said, “I don’t know why this young man did this.” Yet, as Robinson’s texts reveal, the crime was not random.
