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Analysis: The Ugly Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: It Didn’t Used to Be Like This
The FBI is pursuing a person of interest after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot with a high-powered rifle during a public event, highlighting rising political violence and polarization.
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old MAGA activist, was shot and killed at a rally on the campus of Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
- The FBI is searching for a suspect identified in a released screengrab, and the possible shooter used a bolt-action rifle from 200 yards away.
- Witness Justin Hicken described Kirk's death as 'pretty scary stuff,' noting blood spurting and screams from the crowd.
- In the aftermath, potential government action is signaled in response to the incident.
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The shocking crime brings the American president to a critical crossroads, as polarization intensifies and the first conspiracy theories emerge.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right6Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Right
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
60% Right
L 30%
R 60%
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