One month after the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, Wikipedia editors are under fire for a series of politically charged edits that critics say smear Kirk’s legacy and promote left-wing narratives. Despite tens of millions of views and oversight from top Wikipedia officials, including site co-founder Jimmy Wales, editors labeled Kirk “far-right,” mocked his final words, and attempted to redefine Trumpism as fascism—all within days of his death.
Jimmy Kimmel is under renewed scrutiny after defending his controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk. In a recent interview, the ABC late-night host claimed his comments were “intentionally and maliciously mischaracterized” by conservative media and said he didn’t initially see a “big problem” with what he said on air.
Trevor Noah, former host of The Daily Show, made light of the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk during a recent stand-up performance, triggering widespread outrage. Noah suggested there was “something funny” about Kirk’s murder and falsely claimed the Turning Point USA founder was shot “while defending guns.”
The Utah County court has delayed setting a preliminary hearing in the case of Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative leader Charlie Kirk earlier this month. Robinson’s attorney, Kathryn Nester, told Judge Tony Graf on Monday that the defense needs more time to review a massive trove of evidence.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10 has sent shockwaves through America—not only politically, but spiritually. Churches across the country are reporting a surge in young adults returning to worship, a phenomenon now widely referred to as the “Charlie Kirk Effect.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has unveiled a new initiative aimed at combating politically motivated violence in the state. The “Combat Violent Extremism Portal,” announced this week, will serve as a digital reporting tool where citizens can submit evidence of threats or acts of political violence.
Wikipedia is under fire for how it has handled pages about Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Despite policies meant to protect recently deceased individuals, editors added mocking references to Kirk’s last words and smeared his work with unverified claims, drawing criticism that the platform is violating its own neutrality standards.
Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA and longtime executive director for The Charlie Kirk Show, has publicly refuted rumors that Charlie Kirk’s assassination is suspicious because there was no exit wound. Kolvet says he consulted with the surgeon who treated Kirk, and the lack of an exit wound was not evidence of foul play but a rare anatomical anomaly—something the surgeon called “a miracle.”
