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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Ted Cruz Dismantles Kaitlan Collins Over Motive In Kirk Assassination - Real News Now
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) took CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to task during a tense on-air exchange after the network anchor repeatedly claimed that the motive behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk remained unclear — despite detailed evidence to the contrary. During their interview, Collins downplayed the motive, saying, “We don’t have a motive yet. We don’t know yet. We’re waiting,” while referencing early law enforcement statements and recent intervi…
Cruz Confronts Collins For Trying To Obscure Kirk Killer's Motive
Sen. Ted Cruz brought some much-needed sanity to CNN on Tuesday when he joined The Source host Kaitlan Collins, who insisted that we still do not know why Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin did what he did.
Cruz clashes with CNN host over Kirk shooter, says network 'should not be engaged in misinformation'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and CNN host Kaitlan Collins clashed over whether the motive is clear for Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter, who FBI officials say held leftist ideology.
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