MSNBC Fires Matthew Dowd Over 'Unacceptable' Charlie Kirk Comments

Matthew Dowd firing begins flood of people facing consequences for comments on Charlie Kirk's death

Matthew Dowd's remarks on Charlie Kirk's assassination trigger widespread consequences, highlighting the intersection of political violence and public accountability.

Matthew Dowd among flood of people facing consequences for comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

Raw feelings about the killing of Charlie Kirk have ignited a campaign to shame

"Vile": MSNBC Fires Personali Who Made "Despicable, Unforgivable Comments" About Charlie Kirk Right After His Death - The American Tribune.com

In the wake of MSNBC personality Matthew Dowd making absolutely horrific comments about Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination in Utah, the outlet faced vociferous online criticism and responded by firing the personality. Dowd had claimed, in his immediate response to the shooting, that Charlie was responsible for the shooting because of his “hateful thoughts.” Dowd was speaking to MSNBC’s Katy Tur on her show “Katy Tur Reports” when thos…

Matthew Dowd’s firing from MSNBC begins flood of people facing consequences for their remarks on Kirk’s death

By DAVID BAUDER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK — Matthew Dowd opened a floodgate. The MSNBC political analyst, who lost his job shortly after on-air comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, was the first of many figures to face consequences Thursday for public statements or actions about the shooting. Indeed, raw feelings about the killing have ignited a campaign to shame — and more. Several conservative acti…

Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following Kirk comments; reporter in Florida suspended - The Boston Globe

Both MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler and Dowd issued public apologies following his commentary, which drew a heated reaction online.

Letter: Shame on MSNBC’s Matthew Dowd for smearing Charlie Kirk

Just hours after the tragic news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, MSNBC pundit Matthew Dowd went on air with this astonishing response: “He (Kirk) has been one of the most divisive – especially divisive younger figures… who has constantly… pushed hate speech… I always go back to ‘hateful thoughts lead to hateful actions.’” At a moment that called for respect and empathy, Dowd chose to disparage a man who had just lost his life. That is not respo…