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CNN’s Collins, Cruz tangle over motive in Charlie Kirk killing

Senator Ted Cruz asserts political motives tied to far-left ideologies in Charlie Kirk's killing, while authorities have not confirmed a motive amid ongoing investigation.

  • Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University where he was engaging with students.
  • Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old charged with aggravated murder on Tuesday, is the alleged shooter and reportedly a left-wing activist who hated Kirk.
  • A CNN interview on Tuesday night between Senator Ted Cruz and anchor Kaitlan Collins focused on whether authorities have established Robinson's motive.
  • Collins stated, "We don't have a motive yet," while Cruz contested this, asserting law enforcement has laid out the motive linking the shooter to far-left ideologies and transgenderism.
  • The debate highlights broader political tension, with Cruz framing Kirk's assassination as a left-wing problem amid ongoing disputes over political violence attribution in the U.S.
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Politico broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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