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Dozens of ABC stations to air Charlie Kirk tribute special during Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot
Dozens of ABC affiliate stations will air a tribute special for Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot on Friday following the liberal host's controversial remarks about the conservative activist's alleged assassin.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, announced Wednesday it would air a special "in remembrance of Charlie Kirk" after Disney decided to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely.
Sinclair had joined Nexstar, another owner of ABC affiliates, in pre-empting Kimmel's late-night program before Disney's decision.
"Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country," Sinclair Vice Chairman Jason Smith said in a statement.
Sinclair, which has come under criticism from other media outlets for airing right-leaning content, said it would not lift the suspension "until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability."
"Sinclair also calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA," the company stated. "Regardless of ABC’s plans for the future of the program, Sinclair intends not to return ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to our air until we are confident that appropriate steps have been taken to uphold the standards expected of a national broadcast platform."
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Earlier in the day, Nexstar Media Group announced it was pre-empting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates.
"Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views or values of the local communities in which we are located," Nexstar's broadcasting chief, Andrew Alford, said in a press release.
"Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the current time, and we have made the difficult decision to pre-empt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue."
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On Monday, Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching "new lows" in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesday’s indictment.
"We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said.
Kimmel received sharp criticism for appearing to suggest the killer was a MAGA supporter. Some of his defenders have suggested he's been taken out of context or mischaracterized.
The Hollywood Reporter reported Kimmel was prepared to address the backlash on Wednesday's show and "planned to explain what he said and demonstrate how it was taken out of context." However, Disney took the decision out of his hands.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr also issued a threat against Disney if it didn't address the controversy. He later welcomed the company's decision.
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President Donald Trump and many supporters cheered the decision on Wednesday night, with Trump calling it "great news for America."
On the other hand, some on the right questioned whether it was the result of government overreach. Disney's decision to yank Kimmel's program also sparked outrage Wednesday night among liberals.
"I’m not sure who deserves more disdain and disgust: Trump and the FCC for their blatant violation of the Constitution, or Disney and Nexstar for sacrificing their values and folding to a wannabe Mob Boss and his authoritarian goons," Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., wrote on X, posting a CNN interview he did on the subject.
Immigration judge orders deportation of Mahmoud Khalil to Syria or Algeria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil deported to either Algeria or Syria after ruling he hid information on his U.S. green card application.
Judge Jamee Comans issued the Sept. 12 decision in Louisiana and said that Khalil did not disclose his internship with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and ties with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, an anti-Israel campus coalition.
Court filings unsealed Wednesday and published by the American Civil Liberties Union also show Coman cited the activism ties as central to her ruling.
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She denied Khalil’s motion for relief, writing that the omissions were deliberate and constituted grounds for removal.
Federal authorities argue that Khalil’s misrepresentations involved politically sensitive affiliations, raising both national security and foreign policy concerns.
Khalil, a legal permanent resident, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 8 at his Manhattan apartment.
He spent more than three months in detention in Louisiana before being released in June, when U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled he was neither a flight risk nor a danger to the public.
Farbiarz also temporarily blocked Khalil’s removal while reviewing his claim that the government’s actions amounted to retaliation for protected political speech.
Khalil’s legal team confirmed Wednesday that they plan to appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals. They framed the case as a broader civil rights battle.
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"It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil said in a statement. "Their latest attempt, through a kangaroo immigration court, exposes their true colors once again."
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
Country singer Lee Brice honors Charlie Kirk, says he 'had a heart of God'
Lee Brice paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during one of his shows.
During a performance in Clearwater, Florida, Sept. 11, the country music star dedicated his song, "When The Kingdom Comes" to Kirk, telling the crowd that while he usually plays a different song at that point in the show, he wanted to do something for Kirk and "what he so adamantly stood for."
In a recent appearance on "The Will Cain Show," Brice explained why he chose to honor Kirk the way he did.
"The most special songs that I've ever written and what I knew Charlie stood for as far as his faith," he said. "And really, even in all those debates and all the things, he had so much respect, you know, even with college kids, you know, he, he always was, had a Jesus-like manner.
"So I said, you know what? I'm going to do this song, and I've … only done it live a couple of times in random moments when I just felt the spirit lead kind of and so that was what I wanted to do.
"And I happened to, I kind of keep some people around to shoot content, and, so, I'm glad they were there, but it wasn't about any of that. It was just about that moment that needed to happen, and I felt like it was the song that if Charlie was here, he would have wanted to hear that song. And he would have loved it and understood what it meant."
When it comes to potential backlash from his tribute, Brice admitted, "You don't want to alienate people because you want to love everybody," but "there was zero fear or thought of that.
"I've had multiple of my guy buddies who don't talk real sweet. You know, we jab each other and that kind of thing. But they sent me these sincere messages going, 'Man, you know, for you to do that, what you did the other night, I just want to commend you because I know you might lose fans or whatever.'
"And I thought, you know, for me, if what I did up there and anything I said offend you to the point where you don't like me or you don't want to come to my show that I don't really care if you're at my show or not. But none of that was in my head at the time. All that was in my head was I wanted to take a moment and recognize someone who I know had a heart of God."
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Brice went on to comment on Kirk's bravery, noting he would sit "10 feet in front of college students everyday" and did work that "mattered" and was "special."
Kirk was assassinated at an event in Utah last week.
The "Hard to Love" singer isn't the only musician who paid tribute to Kirk. Country singer Gavin Adcock led his fans in a chant, yelling "Charlie Kirk" while holding up an American flag during his Sept. 11 concert in Missouri.
"Jesus loves every single one of you in this place tonight. Charlie Kirk's with Jesus. I want ya'll to say some thoughts and prayers tonight before you go to sleep. When you lay down by yourself or by your loved one, say some prayers for somebody that needs it. I appreciate every single one of y'all. I hope you have a safe trip home," he said before ending his show, per his Instagram post.
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Adcock appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" Monday, where he let those who thought they were able to silence Kirk know they have "just awoken millions of other people that are not scared to die."
Cornell MBA council warns ‘non-marginalized’ students to avoid minority recruiting events: report
Business students at Cornell University who are not members of "marginalized or underrepresented groups" have been told to skip diversity-focused recruiting events, with a warning that attending could harm their career prospects and the school’s ties to recruiters, according to documents obtained by National Review.
The directive was circulated in an email on Friday by the student council of Cornell’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the outlet reported.
The council introduced the initiative as "Allyship in Action," which it defined as "the active and continuous practice of using one’s privilege to support, advocate for, and stand with marginalized or underrepresented groups," per the email cited by National Review.
The message continued, "Students who do not identify with the specific marginalized or underrepresented group that a diversity conference is designed for… should respect that space and should not attend," the outlet reported.
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It also warned, "Furthermore, we want to stress the negative impact your presence may have on your own recruiting outcomes, as well as Cornell’s relationship with these organizations," according to the documents reviewed by National Review.
Cornell regularly promotes such events as key professional development opportunities. Next week’s Reaching Out MBA conference in New Orleans is billed as the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ business students and alumni. Other recent offerings include the National Black MBA Conference, the AfroTech conference, the Women in Investing conference, and the Prospanica National Conference for Hispanic students.
A Cornell spokeswoman confirmed to National Review that the documents reflected "student-to-student conversations." She said the conferences are officially open to all students but did not address the student council’s warnings.
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One MBA student, who requested anonymity, criticized the guidance, telling National Review, "In this tough economy, where MBA job prospects are scarce for many of us, it is abhorrent to see access to intimate networking opportunities restricted based on identity rather than merit. True equality should not equate to carving out exclusive zones that sideline most MBA students and potentially skirt equal opportunity laws."
The debate shows tension between Cornell’s stated values and the council’s guidance. The SC Johnson College of Business pledges on its website to "create a welcoming environment for all," citing core values of "inclusion, engagement, impact, and community."
More than a third of students identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Indigenous, and over half of its graduate population comes from outside the United States. The school lists more than 25 diversity-related student groups and courses such as Inclusive Leadership for Organizational Impact and Leading Across Differences.
The controversy comes as Cornell faces federal scrutiny of its diversity and civil rights practices. In April, the Trump administration froze over $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell amid investigations into alleged civil rights violations.
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In August, Cornell renamed its Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives to the Office of Academic Discovery and Impact. Some reporting connects that change with the funding dispute, though Cornell says the name change is a strategic rebranding.
For many students, the question is whether allyship guidelines protect underrepresented groups or limit equal access to career opportunities at a time when MBA jobs are already scarce.
A spokeswoman for Cornell University did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Commanders get final approval to build new stadium at RFK site after DC Council vote
The Washington Commanders received final approval from the D.C. Council to begin constructing a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site.
It was a long process to get to this point, but the D.C. Council voted 11-2 on Wednesday to approve the $3.8 billion stadium project.
The Commanders will return to D.C. after playing almost 30 years in Landover, Maryland, at what is now called Northwest Stadium.
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"Today is a historic day for D.C., the Commanders organization and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement posted on social media. "With the council’s approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasting economic growth for our city.
"This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of Mayor Bowser, Chairman Mendelson, the council, and the countless community, business and labor leaders whose voices and input helped shape the process every step of the way.
"We are deeply grateful for the warm return to the district and the center of the DMV and look forward to officially bringing the team back to its spiritual home in 2030."
The Commanders had expressed concern about the vote after "last-minute new demands" from the D.C. Council, according to a letter from team president Mark Clouse. However, most of the proposed amendments were rejected during Wednesday’s session.
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Washington hopes to have its new stadium completed and open by 2030.
The Commanders’ pursuit of playing at the old RFK Stadium site took a major step forward last month when the D.C. Council initially approved the bill by a 9-3 vote. The legislation required a second approval before advancing to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, who has supported the Commanders’ plan.
Harris and his ownership group had considered multiple sites in Washington, Maryland and Virginia before pursuing the RFK location. The city gained control of the land earlier this year after Congress passed legislation signed by President Joe Biden in January.
In April, Harris, Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced an agreement with D.C. officials on the RFK Stadium site. They also met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office for a celebration. The $3.8 billion redevelopment project includes 6,000 housing units, retail space and parkland in addition to the new venue.
However, the process hit a snag in July when Trump objected to the team’s refusal to revert to its former Redskins name.
"I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original ‘Washington Redskins,’ and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, ‘Washington Commanders,’ I won’t make a deal for them to build a stadium in Washington. The team would be much more valuable, and the deal would be more exciting for everyone," he wrote on Truth Social.
Trump also criticized the team’s name during his announcement reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test.
"I don’t even know what the hell their last name is," Trump said. "It’s Commanders or something? Is it Commanders? Commanders, it’s not a good name."
Harris has been steadfast in saying the team’s name will remain moving forward.
RFK Stadium, named after Robert F. Kennedy, closed in September 2019 after opening in October 1961. It was home to the Redskins from 1961-96, MLB’s Washington Senators from 1962-71 and MLS’s D.C. United from 1996-2017, among other teams.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Trump calls Disney pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show 'great news for America'
President Donald Trump praised Disney’s decision to indefinitely pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show as "great news for America" on Wednesday.
Fox News Digital confirmed with a Disney spokesperson that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be pulled for the foreseeable future.
The news came after reports that Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, would pre-empt Kimmel's show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night "for the foreseeable future" and would replace it with other programming over his comments about alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.
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Trump, who has long criticized Kimmel along with other late-night hosts, celebrated the news on his Truth Social account. Kimmel has long been a fierce Trump critic.
"Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy [Fallon] and Seth [Meyers], two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT," Trump wrote.
ABC has not officially canceled the show, however.
On Monday, Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching "new lows" in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesday’s indictment.
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"We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said.
Kimmel received sharp criticism for appearing to suggest the killer was a MAGA supporter. Some of his defenders have suggested he's been taken out of context or mischaracterized.
The Hollywood Reporter reported Kimmel was prepared to address the backlash on Wednesday's show and "planned to explain what he said and demonstrate how it was taken out of context."
Kimmel’s comments came one day after both FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that Robinson held a "leftist ideology" and was increasingly radicalized in recent years. It was also revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a transgender partner who was biologically male and transitioning to female.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr had issued a threat earlier Wednesday against Disney if it didn't address the controversy.
"Look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, to take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or, you know, there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead," Carr told conservative host Benny Johnson.
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Trump previously warned that Kimmel would lose his show after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert’s "The Late Show."
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"The word is, and it’s a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone," Trump wrote in July.
New Hampshire daycare worker who secretly gave kids melatonin spared jail
A New Hampshire daycare worker who drugged kids by lacing their food with melatonin won't serve any jail time, per a court sentencing decision Monday.
According to the Hillsborough North Superior Court docket seen by Fox News Digital, Dreckmann, 53, pleaded guilty to falsifying physical evidence and reckless conduct.
Judge Amy Messer handed down a suspended sentence of up to seven years in prison.
Messer barred Dreckmann from operating or working in any form of daycare and from having unsupervised contact with children under 18, except for her own family.
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She was also ordered to pay restitution, complete 100 hours of community service and avoid all contact with the victims and their families.
The shocking case dates back to November 2023, when Manchester police got a report of unsafe practices at the Amory Street in-home daycare.
Detectives found that melatonin, an over-the-counter sleep aid, was being sprinkled into food given to children.
Police said no children became seriously ill, but said that the melatonin posed serious health risks.
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"For it to be given to children without the knowledge or consent of the parents, it’s very concerning," Manchester Police Department spokesperson Heather Hamel said at the time.
Following an investigation, arrest warrants were issued in May 2024 for Dreckmann and three employees: Traci Innie, 51; Kaitlin Filardo, 23; and Jessica Foster, 23.
All four were charged with 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Originally indicted on more than 30 charges, including child endangerment, assault, and falsifying evidence, Dreckmann accepted a plea deal that led to the suspended sentence.
Prosecutor, Shawn Sweeney said the case highlighted a dangerous loophole in New Hampshire law, per Boston.com.
"It’s like a blind spot in the law," Sweeney told the outlet and explained that endangering the welfare of a child is not always treated as a felony.
A bill to strengthen the statute was also rejected by local lawmakers in May over concerns it might criminalize ordinary parental mistakes.
Without the legislative changes, Sweeney added, lighter sentences are often inevitable: "Without the law to back us up, we get what we get," she said.
Fox News Digital reached out to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, whose spokesperson said: "We do not comment on individual cases."
Crockett dismisses critics who think 'Hitler' and 'fascist' comparisons contribute to political violence
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said Tuesday critics who believe "Hitler" and "fascist" comparisons contribute to political violence were "absolutely wrong" during an interview on CNN following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
"So, I‘d like to ask you to respond to critics who have pointed the finger at Democrats, who have used phrases like ‘fascist’ or ‘Hitler,’ made comparisons to those things over time. Do you think that that‘s contributed to this, or are those critics wrong?" CNN host Kasie Hunt asked Crockett during her show, "The Arena."
"They‘re absolutely wrong," Crockett said. "Here’s the reality: They don’t want American people to know any forms of history. We know that there was news out today about the president going after yet more historical information.
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"The reality is that when we look at what is taking place, when you look at an authoritarian, and what they do is they try to basically say you have to do whatever the government says, even if that means that your personal freedoms are going to be subjected to whatever we say, whether it’s right or wrong. Right now, our personal freedoms are constantly under attack," she said.
Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10 while speaking at an event on a Utah college campus.
"It seems like violence is okay if it is only because the man that is currently serving in the White House asked for it. Even when we look at ICE officers and what they are doing to those that are accused of violating our law, that is what they think violence is okay for. But then when it ends up happening, and it comes back on the other side, they claim that it’s because of the Democrats and them using words like fascist," Crockett added.
The progressive congresswoman rejected the idea that far-left rhetoric led to Kirk’s killing, defending her right to refer to President Donald Trump as "wannabe Hitler" during a Friday appearance on "The Breakfast Club."
Crockett argued during the Sept. 12 interview that Trump fostered a culture of political violence. While she denounced political violence, she also condemned Republicans for "presuming that [the assassin] is somebody that came from our side of the aisle."
"We got to talk about, like that, that is next level," she said. "Me disagreeing with you, me calling you, you know, ‘wannabe Hitler,’ all those things are, like, not necessarily saying, 'Go out and hurt somebody.' But when you're literally telling people at rallies, 'Yeah, beat them up' and that kind of stuff, you are promoting a culture of violence."
Crockett has called Trump an "enemy to the United States."
She also referred to him as "Temu Hitler" over the GOP's redistricting efforts in Texas.
Kirk’s assassination has sparked a nationwide conversation about political violence, particularly whether referring to one’s opposition as "fascist" or "Hitler" encourages unstable radicals to target them in lone wolf attacks. Investigators said bullet casings found near where Kirk was killed were inscribed with anti-fascist messages.
Since the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump, Republicans have accused members of the media and Democratic opponents of fueling violence by repeatedly comparing him to the Nazi leader.
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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., urged Democrats to stop calling Trump "Hitler" during a CNN interview that aired on Sunday.
"I think you just don’t ever, ever compare anyone to Hitler and those kinds of extreme things," Fetterman said. The interview was conducted before Kirk was confirmed dead but after news broke that he had been shot.
"Now, look what happened to Charlie Kirk. I mean, you know, the man was shot. Now, we have to turn the temperature down. We can’t compare people to these kinds of figures in history. And this is not an autocrat. This is a product of a democratic election," the senator added.
Fox News' Alexander Hall contributed to this report.
Trump to designate antifa a 'major terrorist organization'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he will designate antifa, a left-wing activist group, a "major terrorist organization."
Trump described the group as "A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER" in a Truth Social announcement.
The president added he will be "strongly recommending" that those funding antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices.
The announcement comes just days after Trump said he would "100%" consider the designation.
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Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Monday, Trump accused antifa participants of being "professional agitators" in response to the administration's recent crackdown on illegal immigration.
"Antifa is terrible," the president said. "These aren't protests, these are crimes that they're doing. They're throwing bricks at cars of the ICE and Border Patrol. … They're professional agitators. … They should be put in jail. What they're doing to this country is really subversive."
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Antifa, which is short for "anti-fascist," is a decentralized movement that does not have a designated leader, membership or structure.
The movement claims to oppose fascism, white supremacy and far-right extremism.
However, those who identify as part of Antifa — often wearing all black clothing and masks — have come under fire for their use of doxxing, violence and intimidation.
In response to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, Trump linked alleged killer Tyler Robinson to "radical" far-left activism.
According to authorities, bullet casings found near the suspected murder weapon were engraved with "Hey fascist! Catch!" and "Bella ciao bella ciao ciao," which stems from an anti-fascist song popularized by the Italian resistance during World War II.
"We have a radical left group of lunatics out there, just absolute lunatics, and we’re going to get that problem solved," Trump told reporters before boarding Marine One on Sept. 11.
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Trump added he wanted people to respond to Kirk's death in a non-violent manner, something Kirk advocated for throughout his career.
Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
JD Vance blames Kirk assassination on 'left-wing political radicalization' of shooter
Vice President JD Vance issued scathing words to those questioning the motive of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s accused killer on "Jesse Watters Primetime" Wednesday.
After citing several sources involved in the investigation, the vice president blamed Kirk’s killing on "left-wing political radicalization."
"My friend is dead because of left-wing political radicalization," Vance argued. "And if you want to cut that sh-- out, then be honest about it, and look yourself in the mirror."
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According to court documents, the mother of Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s suspected assassin, said Robinson had "become more political," leaning left and supporting "pro-gay and trans rights."
On Tuesday, Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray read aloud Robinson’s alleged explanation in text messages to his transgender roommate for assassinating Kirk.
"I had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred," Robinson wrote Sept. 10. "Some hate can’t be negotiated out."
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and six other felonies by Utah prosecutors, who intend to seek the death penalty.
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As the nation debates Robinson’s alleged motive for killing Kirk, Vance told Fox News host Jesse Watters the conservative activist’s death is not a "both sides problem."
"You look at every ounce of evidence that we have, and it is clear," Vance said. "This is a person who grew up in a pretty normal family, actually had a pretty good home life, who was radicalized by the far left, by the social networks of the far left, by the ideas of the far left, and got so far down the path of radicalization that he killed my friend."
The Republican vice president also addressed whether the firings of those celebrating Kirk’s assassination is constitutional as employees lose their jobs and college students face expulsion for praising Kirk’s death.
"The First Amendment protects a lot of very ugly speech," Vance explained. "But if you celebrate Charlie Kirk's death, you should not be protected from being fired for being a disgusting person."
When Watters asked Vance how he views the celebrations, Vance listed a couple of questions he would ask the "disgusting" people in question.
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"I would ask if you were the kind of person who feels joy at the death of a grieving mother and grieving children, what bad decisions have led you to where you are today?" Vance responded. "And why don't you get back on the right path?"
On Monday, the vice president hosted an episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" in honor of his late friend, saying he would not be in office without Kirk.
"Obviously, the president makes the final determination, but it takes a team effort, and Charlie was part of that team," Vance said.
Vance also served as a pallbearer for Kirk when he carried his casket onto Air Force Two in Utah. The plane transported Kirk’s remains to Arizona Sept. 12.
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Turning Point USA will hold a memorial for its founder in Arizona Sunday at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.