Staff Reports
The left tried to turn the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk into a political cudgel, peddling a dangerous lie that he somehow “deserved” the violence because of his words. The shooter’s own messages, which investigators have cited, make clear the suspect claimed he was reacting to Kirk’s alleged “hate,” a sick rationale the media rushed to amplify instead of condemning.
Rather than mourn a life taken, too many in the legacy press and on late-night stages seized the moment to score partisan points, with high-profile hosts mocking conservatives and networks shuffling programming as if spectacle mattered more than decency. Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air barbs and the subsequent backlash exposed the double standard: when the left weaponizes tragedy, the outrage machine gets to play judge, jury, and executioner of reputations.
The New York Times’ misreporting — attributing an antisemitic line to Kirk that he did not utter and then quietly correcting the record — is not an innocent error but part of a pattern of rush-to-judgment journalism that treats conservatives like prey. This isn’t about one headline; it’s about an industry that reflexively vilifies its opponents and only apologizes when cornered.
Law enforcement must be allowed to do its job without noise from pundits and partisan activists trying to shape the narrative before facts are known. The FBI has not closed the book on possible co-conspirators and is pursuing leads, which means the country should demand focused investigations, not political grandstanding.
On the other side of this disgraceful media circus, Americans showed up in force to honor Charlie’s life and message, proving that his legacy will not be erased by smear campaigns. Thousands packed memorials and rallies to remember a man who mobilized young patriots and stood unapologetically for American values.
Conservatives must call the left’s bluff and insist on real accountability — from networks that turn tragedy into ratings, from celebrities who mock grief for clicks, and from newsrooms that print innuendo as fact. Megyn Kelly, fellow conservatives, and grassroots voices who defended Charlie did more than criticize; they defended basic decency against a cynical, politicized mob.
If we love this country, we refuse to let lies be the final word on a patriot’s life. Hold the media accountable, demand the truth from investigators, and keep building the movement Charlie started — louder, stronger, and more principled than the petty smear merchants who tried to drag his name through the mud.
