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DC-Area Leaders Condemn Political Violence After Charlie Kirk Assassination

House Speaker Mike Johnson urged lawmakers to reduce political tensions after Charlie Kirk's killing, while some Republicans blamed Democrats without evidence, escalating partisan conflict.

  • Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was tragically killed during a political gathering in Utah on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
  • The FBI is investigating the shooting, with the gunman still at large and the motive currently unknown amid rising political tensions.
  • Lawmakers across parties condemned the violence, urging reduced political rhetoric and increased security measures following threats against officials.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stressed the importance of unity, cautioning that blaming others will not help and that the attack threatens the very foundation of democracy.
  • The murder intensified demands for greater civility, with President Trump declaring that Charlie Kirk will receive the Medal of Freedom after his death, while officials are also reassessing how security funds are distributed.
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Toxic rhetoric, including calls for 'civil war' and retribution, surges after Charlie Kirk killing

A stew of hypertoxic rhetoric has surged through social media and American discourse after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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