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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Republicans call for action against people who have been critical of Charlie Kirk in the wake of shooting

Republicans grieving the conservative activist Charlie Kirk are demanding action against people who reacted to his killing by “praising, rationalising, or making light” of it or by “belittling” the victim’s memory.

Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA and a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, was shot dead by a sniper during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. The gunman remains at large.

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