Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand who captured the minds of impressionable youth and old guard right-leaning politicians looking to latch on to his star power, was shot and killed in Utah this week. Framed as an American tragedy, complete with unproven claims that the Democratic Party was responsible, the Charlie Kirk whitewashing has begun, but X is seeing through the facade.
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, visited Utah Valley University this past Wednesday (September 10) in Orem, Utah, as part of his American Comeback Tour. Kirk was struck by a bullet in the neck while seated and later died of his injuries. The shocking news sparked a flurry of commentary, prompting passionate responses from figures such as President Donald Trump and other conservatives, who praised Kirk as a national hero of sorts.
Charlie Kirk, in the eyes of many, was no hero. In the wake of his death, Kirk’s name began to trend, with his critics highlighting many of his public appearances and statements, including his signature “Prove Me Wrong” debate format, where his overtalking, coupled with aggression, often gave him the appearance of intellectual superiority.
