Days after his assassination in front of thousands of students at Utah State University, there was no mention of the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
The absence of any recognition of the controversial figure, whose killing has upended American politics, drew some criticism from conservative commentators and fans of Kirk. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday evening – around the same time a televised memorial service to Kirk was held in Washington D.C. at which senior republican figures paid tribute.