They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Summary
After the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025, many people who posted critical comments about him online lost their jobs. Gerald Bourguet, a writer who criticized Kirk soon after his death, was fired and faced threats, leading him to move his family for safety.Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September 2025 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- Kirk was a founder of Turning Point USA, a group focused on Christian youth with conservative political ideas.
- Gerald Bourguet wrote negative posts about Kirk hours after his death, calling him "evil" and criticizing his supporters.
- Bourguet was fired from his job covering professional basketball, received threats, and had to relocate with his family.
- Many others who criticized Kirk faced job loss or discipline after the posts went viral.
- Some critics of Kirk were warned by right-wing figures, including Vice-President JD Vance, to expect professional consequences.
- The White House condemned political violence and "assassination culture."
- Supporters of Kirk and some politicians urged people to report critics to their employers.
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