Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us'
After Charlie Kirk’s killing on September 10, some in right-wing media called for retaliation against left-wing groups and other targets of their ire, and President Donald Trump’s administration has responded by attacking the left even more broadly.
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The story so far
6 developments- Sep 11, 2025Trump blames rhetoric from left for political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk
- Sep 13, 2025Graham believes Trump sees Kirk’s death ‘as an attack on his political movement’
- Sep 15, 2025Even before Kirk murder, conservatives were blaming the Left
- Sep 17, 2025Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us'
- Sep 18, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Anyone Who Blames ‘Both Sides’ After Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is A Liar And Coward
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Quiet for 376 daysLast development · Sep 18, 2025 — Anyone Who Blames ‘Both Sides’ After Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is A Liar And Coward
The bigger story
Left
10 viewpointsRight-wing media are quickly finding people and institutions to blame for Charlie Kirk's death
Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us'
"Take away your freedom": MAGA plots to use Charlie Kirk's death to go after the left
Trumpist Right Launches Purge of Anyone Who Dares Criticize Charlie Kirk
Center
3 viewpointsObama calls Kirk assassination ‘horrific,’ says nation in ‘political crisis’
Charlie Kirk’s murder is the latest example of violence tearing through American politics
Right
14 viewpointsAnyone Who Blames ‘Both Sides’ After Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is A Liar And Coward
Why the Left Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Killing—and How to Respond to It
Obama Implies Trump to Blame for Charlie Kirk Assassination: 'Extreme Views Were Not in My White House'
Obama takes second crack at Kirk killing condemnation after taking criticism for initial reaction
Obama calls Charlie Kirk’s death ‘horrific,’ blames Trump for fueling division
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Left
3 articlesTrump news at a glance: president urges death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing, as widow says: ‘we’ll never surrender’
Far-right commentators echo Trump in calling for ‘vengeance and retribution’ for Charlie Kirk’s death
‘We are in a war’: rightwing media vow retribution for Charlie Kirk killing
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