US EditionHegseth warns DoW 'tracking' service members who mock or celebrate Charlie Kirk's death
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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Hegseth ‘Closely’ Tracking Posts Celebrating Charlie Kirk Murder From Military
The Pentagon is tracking the social media accounts of service members and War Department employees for messages celebrating or mocking the death of GOP activist Charlie Kirk. War Chief Pete Hegseth said in a post on social media Thursday that his department would hold accountable those under its pay who have posted offensive messages about Kirk’s assassination earlier this week. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Thursday: “It is unacceptable …
“We Are Tracking” – Pete Hegseth Issues Warning To Pentagon Employees Who “Celebrate” Or “Mock” Charlie Kirk’s Death
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told his staff to identify any employees who have mocked or celebrated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death. “It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American. The Department of War has zero tolerance for it,” Chief...
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The U.S. Defence Department announced Friday that it will punish members of the armed forces who have made negative orbatjocoritive posts on socializing networks about the killing of conservant Charlie Kirk, informs EFE, quoted...
The U.S. War Department (the new name of the Pentagon, protested by Donald Trump) announced that it will punish members of the armed forces who have made negative or counterproductive positions on the socializing networks about killing...
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