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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Adam Gabbatt

‘We are in a war’: rightwing media vow retribution for Charlie Kirk killing

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Greg Gutfeld and Megyn Kelly were among the rightwing commentators who responded to Charlie Kirk’s death. Composite: Invision/AP, Getty Images

The killing of Charlie Kirk prompted a furious reaction from rightwing media on Wednesday, with prominent figures claiming “we’re in a war” and vowing “retribution” for Kirk’s death.

It was a reaction that will heighten fears about political violence in the US, coming hours after Kirk, the rightwing activist and provocateur, was shot and killed during an event at Utah university.

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