Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas explained Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union that she voted against a House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk after his assassination because she believed his rhetoric repeatedly targeted people of color. Crockett expressed disappointment that among the 58 Democrats who opposed the resolution, only two were white, while the rest were lawmakers of color.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest owner of ABC affiliate television stations, originally pledged to air a tribute to Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel’s usual time slot on Friday evening. The plan was for a “special in remembrance” of Kirk following Kimmel’s suspension. But when it came time to air it, Sinclair backed out of running the tribute on its ABC stations. Instead, they posted a link for viewers to watch the special on YouTube.
A 64‑year‑old man named Anibal Hernandez Santana was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing multiple shots into the lobby window of Sacramento’s ABC affiliate ABC10. The shooting came one day after protests at the station over its indefinite suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” due to controversial remarks connected to Charlie Kirk’s death. Thankfully, no one inside was hurt despite the building being occupied.
Authorities are increasing security measures ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, amid reports of threats and a recent arrest. Officials said a man armed with a gun and a knife was detained on Friday at the stadium. The individual falsely claimed to be law enforcement and was carrying inactive credentials.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R‑FL) argued on a recent interview that a radical left element within the Democratic Party is contributing to political violence in the United States. His comments came while discussing the murder of Charlie Kirk, whom Donalds described as “irreplaceable” for his work in conservative youth activism.
A vice president of a local Democrat club in Texas attempted to organize adults in a private Facebook group to pressure Stratford High School teachers not to sponsor a Turning Point USA chapter, known locally as Club America. Leaked messages show adults urging others to email teachers and spreading false claims about the motives behind Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
On Fox Business “Mornings with Maria,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall responded to findings from Senator Chuck Grassley’s recent release of documents revealing the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation. The probe, launched in 2022, reportedly targeted nearly 100 Republican‐aligned organizations and individuals—among them Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA.
The Pentagon issued a sharp denial Thursday, pushing back against an NBC News report that claimed military leaders were weighing a new recruitment effort tied to the legacy of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
