US EditionHegseth Says Pentagon ‘Tracking’ Service Members, Civilians Who Celebrate Charlie Kirk Killing
The Pentagon is investigating and disciplining military personnel who posted celebratory or mocking messages about Charlie Kirk's assassination, emphasizing strict adherence to military values.
- Charlie Kirk, 31, who helped establish Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck while addressing a crowd at an open-air gathering held at Utah Valley University's campus in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday afternoon.
- Following a 33-hour manhunt, authorities have named 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the prime suspect, though the motive is still unclear and the investigation remains active.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell condemned military personnel and civilian employees celebrating or mocking Kirk's assassination, emphasizing zero tolerance and active monitoring of comments.
- A Marine Corps recruiter was relieved of recruiting duties after a racially charged social media post mocking Kirk surfaced, and the Marine Corps confirmed the matter is under investigation.
- The State Department warned on September 11 that foreign nationals glorifying Kirk’s assassination are unwelcome in the U.S., signaling broader governmental measures against such behavior amid widespread political condemnation.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned civilian and military employees that the Pentagon is "tracing" any comment that celebrates or mocks the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which took place on Wednesday at Utah Valley University (UVU) campus. Read more]]>
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