US EditionOnline comments about Charlie Kirk’s death spark firings and investigations
Comments about Charlie Kirk's death have caused firings and investigations across Tampa Bay area counties and Ohio, with some individuals facing targeted harassment and FBI involvement.
- At least eight U.S. service members have been suspended or investigated for social media comments about Charlie Kirk's death on September 10, 2025, including Army and Air Force personnel.
- These disciplinary actions followed Pentagon officials indicating that troops' online statements, monitored after Kirk's death, could undermine public trust and violate military codes limiting contempt toward leadership.
- Beyond the military, public employees such as teachers in Pinellas County face calls for firings due to comments about Kirk's death, and local and nonprofit agencies have also responded to controversial posts.
- Pinellas State Rep. Berny Jacques urged firing of two teachers over such comments on September 16, 2025, while concerns about social media's risks and political motivations in discipline were expressed by union leaders and legal experts.
- These events highlight tensions between protecting free speech and maintaining professional standards amid heightened political rhetoric, with officials warning of potential harms to military cohesion and public trust.
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Senator Payman Criticised for Video Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Death
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