Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk assassinated at a campus event
Sep 11, 2025
Mike Tapp, Labour MP and Minister for Migration and Citizenship, and Rosie Duffield, Independent MP for Canterbury, engage in a deep dive on the shocking assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during a campus event. They discuss the chilling implications of political violence on free speech and media representation. Tapp and Duffield also touch on the need for accountability in light of Peter Mandelson's controversial ties, reflecting on political dynamics and the growing concerns surrounding immigration policies and public trust in leadership.
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Campus Assassination Sparks Manhunt
- Charlie Kirk, a prominent pro‑Trump influencer, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and later died in hospital.
- His killing triggered a nationwide manhunt and widespread media coverage across Fox, CNN and MSNBC.
Trump Frames Killing As National Tragedy
- President Trump issued a strong public condemnation calling Kirk a martyr and framing the event as a dark moment for America.
- The White House response elevated the killing into a national political flashpoint immediately.
Friend Paints Kirk As Youth Mobiliser
- Scotty Nell Hughes, a friend, described Kirk as energetic, inspirational and the key deliverer of the youth vote for Republicans.
- She credited him with making conservatism relatable and mobilising students into active politics.