Victor Davis Hanson: Debunking the Left’s Series of Lies Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Sep 16, 2025

The podcast tackles the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the misleading narratives pushed by the Left. It draws a stark comparison between Kirk's death and George Floyd's, highlighting Kirk's legacy of fostering community rather than chaos. There's a focus on the true motives behind the incident, dismissing claims of 'Right on Right' violence. The conversation shifts to a call for mobilizing young conservative voters in upcoming elections, aiming to turn tragedy into positive political action.

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Not A George Floyd Moment

Victor Davis Hanson argues Charlie Kirk's death did not spark riots or widespread violent protest like George Floyd's death did in 2020.
He emphasizes Kirk's followers responded with peaceful registration and community-building efforts, not arson or looting.

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Contrasting Personal Histories

Hanson contrasts the personal backgrounds of George Floyd and Charlie Kirk to show they were not comparable cases.
He lists Floyd's criminal history and substance issues versus Kirk's stable family life to underscore the contrast.

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Evidence Points To Leftist Motives

Hanson challenges claims the assassin's motives were conservative or Mormon-driven and cites evidence of leftist and Antifa symbolism.
He notes shell casings bore Antifa phrases and that the suspect posted on trans-related radical chat sites boasting about targeting Kirk.

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Less than a week after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Left has incessantly pushed several falsehoods about the horrific death of this young conservative leader and Turning Point USA co-founder.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination is NOT conservatives’ "George Floyd moment."

Not only does Kirk himself, a devout Christian, husband, and father of two, have nothing in common with Floyd but after his death, his followers channeled their anger toward fostering greater community and spirituality, not burning down historic churches, police precincts, and federal courthouses.

Kirk’s death is not the result of “Right on Right” violence.

Bullet casings from the scene of the crime had anti-fascist phrases like “Hey fascist! CATCH!” and “Bella Ciao” written on them.

The suspect in Kirk’s assassination, Tyler Robinson, was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, a biological male who identifies as a girl, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

“So, the Left seized that moment and tried to push through agendas—and were successful—that otherwise would not have happened. Nobody's trying to do that now.

"They're trying to commemorate Charlie Kirk by one positive way, and that is everybody go out and register to vote. Register as many people as you have. Register more people that are young and conservative than has ever been registered before. And then turn out in the November midterms in one year. And then do the impossible. Overturn historical precedent and elect a conservative House and Senate to empower a conservative Charlie Kirk agenda.”

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