After Charlie Kirk’s Murder, the US Might Seem Hopelessly Divided – Is There Any Way Forward?

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?

Many people think the U.S. is at an inflection point. StudioM1/iStock via Getty ImagesShortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for an “off-ramp” to political hostilities, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a statement condemning political violence. He lauded Kirk’s “commitment to debate,…

GOP divided after Charlie Kirk's killing

Following the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, tension within the conservative movement over who ultimately bears responsibility, and the tone in which the blame is communicated, are beginning to boil over. While Kirk’s shocking demise on camera during a Utah stop on his college speaking series jolted the right-wing movement into momentary unity through grief, in the days since the shooting, a split has forme…

POLITICS: America’s enemies aim to divide us over Charlie Kirk’s murder — don’t take the bait – U-S-NEWS.COM

As Americans grappled with grief over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, malign foreign governments maneuvered to exploit the shock. They fanned the flames of national division and polarization, weaponizing the pain of the free-speech champion’s killing for their own ends. A public murder seen around the world is not a crime the Kremlin would overlook out of respect for Kirk, his family or the country that mourned him. Leading Russian officials …

Charlie Kirk’s Sacrifice: A Turning Point – Peach Pundit™

By Katie Cook, Policy Research Assistant at Independent Women’s Forum The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through the political and cultural landscape, leaving many grappling with grief and anger—but also filled with a renewed sense of purpose. As someone who has worked in the political arena for nearly seven years, I feel this loss deeply—not just for Kirk’s contributions but for the shared kinship among those of us who…