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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Charlie Kirk’s killing sends shockwaves, blame and vitriol through Capitol Hill

Charlie Kirk was not yet pronounced dead when conservative Republicans began assigning blame to Democrats on Capitol Hill — and then the shouting began.

As the House of Representatives convened for a vote, it planned to first hold a moment of silence and prayer for the conservative youth activist who led Turning Point USA and had become the face of the right-wing youth movement that supported President Donald Trump.

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