US EditionAfter Charlie Kirk’s Death, Workers Learn the Limits of Free Speech in and Out of Their Jobs
Delta Air Lines suspended multiple employees for violating its social media policy by posting about Charlie Kirk's assassination, emphasizing integrity and professionalism, the company stated.
- On September 13, 2025, Delta Air Lines suspended multiple employees pending an internal investigation after discovering social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination that violated its policy.
- Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University, and authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, who was ordered held without bail.
- The airline's social media policy notes that personal online activity can reflect on the company, and CEO Ed Bastian emphasized in the memo that violations can lead to termination.
- Several pilots and other Delta employees have been suspended pending an internal investigation, with the Air Line Pilots Association likely to get involved; the Atlanta-based carrier has not disclosed the number affected or timeline.
- Across the country, companies and institutions have responded as employees face backlash, George Washington University stepped up security Saturday, and supporters plan a National Mall vigil Sunday at 6 p.m., while politicians urge calmer rhetoric.
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After Charlie Kirk’s death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd. It’s far from the first time workers have lost their jobs over things they say publicly — including in social media posts. In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s very little legal protections for employees who are …
Killed in the middle of a conference, Charlie Kirk left behind a country under tension. While the American radical right mourns him as a hero, dissonant voices pay very much the price of their opinions. And the digital tracking is just beginning...
Delta employees suspended over posts related to Charlie Kirk
A Delta Air Lines spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5 that multiple employees were suspended after the company discovered they posted on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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