Summary
A journalist responded to comments by Attorney General Pam Bondi on cracking down on hate speech, citing Charlie Kirk's past statement that hate speech "does not exist." Bondi emphasized that while free speech is protected, threats of violence are not, following the fatal shooting of Kirk. The suspect in Kirk's shooting has been arrested and will face charges.
Key Facts
- Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke about addressing hate speech after Charlie Kirk's death.
- Bondi said that although free speech is protected, violence and threats are not allowed.
- Charlie Kirk had stated that all types of speech, including hate speech, are protected by the First Amendment.
- Conservative figures criticized Bondi's comments on differentiating free speech and hate speech.
- Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
- Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
- Tyler Robinson was arrested in connection with Kirk's shooting.
- Bondi declared that those using speech to incite violence would face legal action.
