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Hegseth 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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NTD NewsPentagon Announces ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Military Personnel Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination
The Pentagon has “zero tolerance” for any civilian or military personnel who mocks Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a spokesman said on Thursday. “It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American,” Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesman and senior adviser, wrote in a post on X. “The Department of War has zero tolerance for it.” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sha…
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