US EditionLuna calls on Musk to remove Kirk assassination videos from X
Republican lawmakers call on social media firms to remove graphic footage of Charlie Kirk's assassination, highlighting concerns over political violence and online content dissemination.
- On September 11, 2025, Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna urged Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and TikTok to take down disturbing footage showing the assassination of Charlie Kirk from their platforms.
- This call followed the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, during a debate event at Utah Valley University on the preceding Wednesday, which garnered widespread circulation of violent footage.
- Luna highlighted that Kirk had a family with young children and insisted that the distressing footage should be removed so people are not compelled to repeatedly experience this painful event, a call which Republican Representative Lauren Boebert publicly endorsed.
- The FBI is actively investigating the shooting, has released photos of a person of interest, and social media platforms including TikTok and YouTube pledged to remove or restrict violent videos related to Kirk's death to limit exposure.
- The event has intensified political polarization and concerns over violence, prompting calls for respectful discourse amid contested views on Kirk's legacy and social media's role in moderating graphic content.
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The National DeskTikTok to remove chilling Charlie Kirk assassination videos
TikTok will be removing all content showing the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL).
Republican Lawmakers Call For Elon Musk To Remove Graphic Video Of Charlie Kirk's Death Off X
This is sure to stir up some debate on free speech. Two Republican lawmakers have called for the graphic video showing the moment TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk getting shot in the neck to be removed from social media platforms. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Lauren Boebert requested Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to removed the video showing the assassination. "No one should be forced to relive this tragedy online."@RepLuna calls on Elon Musk, Mar…
Rep. Luna: Kirk Killing Videos Must Come Off Social Media
I am calling on @elonmusk, @finkd and @tiktok_us to remove the horrifying videos of Charlie Kirk's murder. He has a family, young children, and no one should be forced to relive this tragedy online, Luna wrote Wednesday night on X.
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