Morning Wire Kirk Investigation Expands & Operation Viper Greenlit | 9.17.25
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Sep 17, 2025 A suspect in an assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk faces the courtroom, revealing chilling motivations. President Trump takes on The New York Times with a bold defamation lawsuit, claiming malicious reporting. The discussion shifts to rising crime in U.S. cities, particularly Memphis, where the National Guard's deployment aims to curb violence. Trump's new Memphis Safe Task Force seeks clearer coordination in crime fighting, amidst controversial debates on hate speech and First Amendment rights.
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Suspect's Confession In Texts
- Tyler Robinson confessed in texts to his boyfriend saying, "I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age."
- He described targeting Charlie Kirk for his political beliefs and urged deleting conversations to avoid police.
Discord Admission And False Confession
- Robinson messaged a Discord group two hours before arrest saying, "it was me at UVU yesterday."
- George Zinn later falsely claimed responsibility at the scene to distract police and help the real shooter escape.
Hate Speech Enforcement Raises First Amendment Concerns
- Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to target "hate speech" she says contributed to the killing.
- Conservatives warned this risks government encroachment on First Amendment protections unless limited to true threats.
